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Overview Intr troductions oductions Ex Expe pectations ctations Log ogistics stics First Session Tut utoring ring Tips ps
Introductions Name Class Year Major/Minor Course(s) you will be tutoring Previous tutoring experience What do you hope to learn?
Expectations
Expectations 1. Confidentiality** the one exception… 2. Professional Boundaries 3. “Housekeeping” and Community Participation 4. NTA Code of Ethics
Being a Smart Lemming Lead by example Be prepared Be organized Get enough sleep Eat well What other strategies make you a good student?
Logistics
Paperwork for You to Get Record of Tutoring Form Tutee Expectations Agreement Form* First Session Interview Tutoring Session Summary Sheet Master Schedule
Getting Paid Pay = $7.50/hour Paid ¼ hour for missed sessions (Max: 3 missed sessions, no advanced warning) Paid prep time ¼ hour for every 3 hours tutoring Paid for meeting with professors Tutor for no more than two hours in a row Tur urn n in in si sign gned ed r rec ecor ord d of tut utorin oring g an and d fin inal aliz ize e tim ime e sheet eet onlin ine! !
Online Timecards Go to the ‘Employee’ tab on the Portal Scroll down to ‘timecard entry’ and select the LEDS tutoring tab. Remember to finalize at the end of the month
Getting Started
Matching Process First-come, First-serve Watch your email for assigned tutees after this training Contact your tutees ASAP after receiving email
Preparation for the First Session Dig out the old textbook Meet with professor Structure your first session Visit our office to get forms
Submitting Your Meeting Information Online Go to the Portal Go to ‘tutoring forms’ under the student life tab Find ‘Submit tutoring schedule’ in the middle of the screen Remember to do this ASAP!
Strategies for Great Tutoring
1. Pl . Plan an Ah Ahea ead Communicate with tutee before the session Have questions or activities ready to go
2. Chec 2. eck k In In Let your tutee do the talking Identify needs Review material
3. 3. Addr ddress ess N Need eeds ▪ Break task into • When you reach steps an answer, challenge it ▪ Prompt with clues and Give positive • examples affirmation!
4. Pr 4. Provid ide e Clos osure ure Confirm understanding ▪ Ask tutees what to cover in the next session ▪ Suggest further resources or practice
Resources for Students Library reference desk Writing center TA/CA Professor’s office hours Drop-In Organizational Tutoring
Group Tutoring
Challenges? Different levels of understanding Different learning styles Tutees aren’t comfortable in a group
Benefits? Solidarity Learning from each other Our office reaches more people
Psychology of Motivation
Managing Thinking Patterns Barbara Fredrickson Positive emotions promote more creative and focused thinking
Grit and The Effort Effect Psychologist Carol Dweck Professor Angela Lee Duckworth Fixed Mindset Intelligence = static Plateau early Growth Mindset Intelligence = can be developed Higher level of achievement
Metacognition Bransford, Brown, and Cocking (2000) Know what you know Actively test knowledge Learn limits of understanding Know how you learn Reflect on study strategies
Let’s Practice
Common Issues You tell your tutee to do work ahead of time —doesn’t happen Tutee is easily distracted Tutee complains about class/professor Tutee calls you at 6 am You wait forever and your tutee doesn’t show up
Loose Ends
Advanced Trainings Become a better tutor Earn money Check e-mail for more information
Keep in contact! Respond to emails or phone calls ASAP (24 hours) You will be observed If your tutee wants more or fewer hours of tutoring, inform the office Attend Staff Meetings
Questions? Joy de de Le Leon, n, Director Pat Patrice ice Gabower er, , Administrative Assistant Suggestions? x: 2572 learning@beloit.edu Stude dent t Staff Christa Alger Madeline Inglis Amelia Green Reid Caplan Devon Sweeting Allison Jones tutoring@beloit.edu
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