Tips for Tutors

Successful tutoring, like teaching, is not an exact science; it is based on thorough planning and good communication between student and tutor. With continued effort by both, little daily frustrations are usually outweighed by noticeable growth in the student’s mathematical competencies.

Summary Checklist

Planning and Conducting the Early Sessions

1.Arrange a conference with the student’s instructor to determine objectives for the student to master.

2.Find a quiet place where you will have room to work and will be comfortable talking to the student.

3.Learn why the student sought a tutor.

4.Get acquainted with the student’s interests.

5.Diagnose the student’s difficulties.

6.Develop a positive atmosphere with the student.

Planning for the Session

1.Determine objectives for the session that are based on the student’s progress and the instructor’s guidelines. Refer to your tutoring log.

2.Review the objectives you plan to teach.

3.Consult the instructor to locate resource materials and supplemental exercises.

4.Construct a review activity to check on objectives that have been previously taught.

5.Construct an instructional lesson for the objective(s) on the basis of suggestions from the resource material and the instructor.

6.Construct an appropriate, well-selected set of exercises for the student to complete prior to the next tutoring session.

7.Arrange for a tutoring location—one without distractions.

Conducting the Session

1.Be prompt.

2.Develop a positive atmosphere.

3.Sit beside the student.

4.Start with a review of the objectives previously taught.

5.Discuss the objective(s) for the session with the student.

6.Briefly explain the new process to be introduced.

7.Involve the student as soon as possible.

8.When checking work, let the student make the corrections with your guidance. Avoid picking up the pencil unnecessarily.

9.Listen carefully to the student’s explanations and responses.

10.Keep your student informed about his or her progress during the session.

11.Assign an appropriate set of exercises for the student to complete prior to the next tutoring session. 12.End the tutoring session on a positive note—a successful experience.

Following Up on the Session

1.Reflect on the tutoring session by asking yourself questions about the student’s progress and your reactions to the student.

2.Enter information on your student’s progress and learning difficulties in your tutoring log.

3.Report progress and evaluation to the student’s instructor.

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"A.S.P.I.R.E."



A Study System



Study is nothing else

but a possession of the mind


Thomas Hobbes, 1651 English

*Effective study habits


*Assessing study skills

*A.S.P.I.R.E. - a study system

*Index - a study system

*Action learning

*Create, & study with, flashcards

*Studying with multiple sources



A: Approach/attitude/arrange

*Approach your studies with a positive attitude

*Arrange your schedule to eliminate distractions



S: Select/survey/study!

*Select a reasonable chunk of material to study

*Survey the headings, graphics, pre- and post questions

  to get an overview

*Study marking any information you don’t understand



P: Put aside/piece together:

*Put aside your books and notes

*Piece together what you've studied, either alone, with a study pal or group, and summarize what you    understand.



I: Inspect/Investigate/inquire/:

*Inspect what you did not understand.

*Investigate alternative sources of information you can refer to:
  other text books, websites, experts, tutors, etc.

*Inquire from support professionals (academic support, librarians, tutors, teachers, experts,) for assistance



R: Reconsider/reflect/relay


*Reconsider the content:

  If I could speak to the author, what questions would I ask or what criticism would I offer?

*Reflect on the material:

*How can I apply this material to what I am interested in?

*Relay understanding:

  How would I make this information interesting and understandable to other students?



E: Evaluate/examine/explore:

*Evaluate your grades on tests and tasks and look for a pattern

*Examine your process toward improving it

*Explore options with a teacher, support professional, tutor, etc.




     

     

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