1. Welcome to Tutor Certification and Introduction to Tutoring Facilitator: Christie Bogle

2. About this training… This tutor training program is based on SLCC’s College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Tutor Certification program, session one: “Introduction to Tutoring.”

3. Course Outline Section 1: Tutoring Roles Section 2: Qualities of an Effective Tutor Section 3: Tutoring Goals Section 4: Opportunities for Training

4. While you participate: Throughout the course, you will be asked to actively participate: answering questions and offering opinions. It is important that you give careful consideration to your responses, as these question and answer items will be submitted to your supervisor. Instructions for completing these items will be given as necessary during the course.

5. Introduction to Tutoring

6. Section 1: Tutoring Roles SLCC has many programs that fit under the umbrella of “tutoring.” Student Writing Center America Reads Math Lab The Learning Center Academic Literacy Center Computer Lab Language Lab Trio/Student Support Services Science Resource Center

7. Roles of a Tutor There are several roles that a tutor may be expected to fill. These could include: Guide Helper Counselor Teacher Friend Motivator

8. Activity Instructions You will see a series of slides with a question and an embedded video on each. For each slide: answer the question first. Watch the video. Revise your answer to the question, if appropriate, after viewing the video.

9. Is a “guide” an appropriate role for me? Circle: Yes/No/It depends Answer: Why? Watch the video  Revise your answer before viewing next slide.

10. Is a “helper” an appropriate role for me? Circle: Yes/No/It depends Answer: Why? Watch the video  Revise your answer before viewing next slide.

11. Is a “counselor” an appropriate role for me? Circle: Yes/No/It depends Answer: Why? Watch the video  Revise your answer before viewing next slide.

12. Is a “teacher” an appropriate role for me? Circle: Yes/No/It depends Answer: Why? Watch the video  Revise your answer before viewing next slide.

13. Is a “motivator” an appropriate role for me? Circle: Yes/No/It depends Answer: Why? Watch the video  Revise your answer before viewing next slide.

14. Section 2: Qualities of a Tutor Begin Assignment 2 now. Students appreciate a tutor that knows his or her subject area. Interpersonal skills are also highly valued among tutors.

15. The Qualities of an Effective Tutor Create two lists of interpersonal and academic qualities that you believe a tutor needs. Some items on your lists may overlap. InterpersonalAcademic

16. The Qualities of an Effective Tutor InterpersonalAcademic Watch the video to see what experienced tutors say. Feel free to add some qualities to your list.

17. Tutoring Goals Section Three:

18. What are the top three goals of tutoring? Tutoring goals Active learning IndependenceMotivation

19. Active Learning

20. Independence

21. Motivation

22. Name some things you can do to encourage active learning in a student. See some experienced tutors’ answers below.

23. Outline an effective strategy to encourage your students to become independent learners. See some experienced tutors’ answers below.

24. Discuss some methods you can use to motivate your students. See some experience tutors’ answers below.

25. Stay tuned for your final assignment…

26. About Certification SLCC offers two levels of certification through live workshops. We invite you to attend!

27. Why get certified? Certification through CRLA is an internationally recognized tutoring certification. You may be paid more at SLCC or another institution for completing the certification. It builds your résumé. Certified tutors experience greater job satisfaction. You will be a better tutor.

28. Level One Workshops  Introduction to Tutoring (waived if completed online)  Learning Styles  Study Skills  Tutoring Students with Disabilities  Difficult Situations  Content Area (specialized to your subject, waived for SWC)

29. Level Two Workshops  Tutoring in Action (Review of Level 1)  Tips & Tricks/ ESL (tutoring students whose first language is not English).  Adult Learners  Effective Communication  Intercultural Communication  Critical Thinking

30. Attending Workshops CRLA Workshops this Fall 2013 are: Time: Mondays 2:00 PM-3:45 PM Location: TB 306

31. For more about how to attend: Contact Christie Bogle for the schedule. 801-957-3261 Christie.bogle@slcc.edu

32. Ten Tips for Tutoring Your supervisors and a team of academic professionals answered a survey about the top things they want you to know as a tutor. 1.You are important to SLCC and the department you work for. 2.Be friendly and welcoming; panicky students need reassurance. 3.Your students may be intimidated by you; don’t talk down to them. 4.Do not make assumptions about students. Always treat students with respect. 5.You are responsible for the process not the outcome. Remind the student that she/he must follow through if tutoring is to be of value.

33. Ten Tips for Tutoring cont… 6.Let the student know you care. Get to know the student(s). Find out the student(s)’ concerns in the class. 7.Explain that you won’t do homework but you will work with the student to understand the material. Have the student do the work. 8.Ask clarifying questions to check understanding. Don’t accept “I understand” as evidence of clarity. 9.Make sure the student has steps or processes neatly written in their notebook to keep, not on scratch paper. 10.Know your limits and rely on your colleagues. Get help in a session when you need it. You don’t have to be an expert in the content to tutor. You do need to be resourceful.

34. Section 4: Final assignment The final assignment is an essay or series of journals. Please use the assignment designated for your location. It may take several days to complete according to your assigned tasks. Contact your supervisor or Christie Bogle with questions.

35. Thanks for watching.