Effective Tutoring Practices

Catalog description

This course is designed for tutors hired by IWU's Learning Center. The course will explore principles and methodologies of academic tutoring, the learning process, communication skills, how to facilitate strong tutoring sessions, educational coaching strategies, and self-reflection as a leader and tutor. Integrated into the coursework is the opportunity to apply and practice what a student learns in tutoring sessions. Students must receive a B+ or above in the course they are tutoring and obtain a faculty recommendation to tutor in the Learning Center. This is a repeatable course. Students may take the course for one credit per semester up to four credits total.