Introduction to Tutor Training

Catalog description

Introduction to tutoring, with an emphasis on tutoring strategies, learning styles, problem-solving, and working with diverse student populations. Designed to prepare students to become peer tutors in a variety of subject areas. Tutors develop student-centered, non-intrusive tutoring skills to meet a wide variety of student needs. Topics include theory, practice and ethics of tutoring, interpersonal communications techniques, tutoring diverse student populations, and group tutorial methods and practical field work. 18.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)