Tutor Training

Tutor Training
Student Development 150
Ticket #3573
For Glendale College Peer Tutors

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Student Development 150 is an introduction to tutoring skills for students wishing to act as peer tutors at the college. The course emphasizes the linking of course content and critical thinking skills with the ability and skills necessary to assist students in their learning process. 1/2 unit

To add this class:
 Register in class #3573, Student Development 150. It is an open-entry class. See Mr.Doyle during his office hours for the add signature. He is at AD 213, 818-240-1000, ext.5343, ddoyle@glendale.edu. Enrollment in this class does not guarantee a job, but this class IS required for those who wish to work as tutors. You must meet additional department qualifications to be actually employed. Check with Andy Stires for more information: ext.5333, astires@glendale.edu.

How this class works:
  • This is a self-paced course which operates similar to a guided independent study. Keep in touch with Mr.Doyle at each step in the course.
  • Students must complete eight hours of work which consists of modules 1, 2, 3, 4a or 4b (do either), 5, 6, and 7. To do these modules, students should read through the materials linked to this site, as well as read chapters in the class textbook as assigned.
  • Students must also complete at least one of the Library Research workshops to meet the requirements for Module 5. These are offered weekly during the course of the semester. Sign up with them in the Library. If you have already completed one as a part of another class, choose a section which you have not finished yet. Notify the Library that the hour should be applied to Student Development 150 (#3573). Bring back the Student Attendance Verification Form to Mr. Doyle.
  • The last part of the course (as part of Module 7) is to do at least two hours of practice/observation in either the Learning Center OR the Math/Science Center. Arrange this with the manager either of the Learning Center or the Math/Science Center. Use the Observation Form which is a link on this page.

ModuleTopics CoveredTextbook Readings/MediaOnline Readings
1 The Role of the Tutor
Promotion of independent learning
Personalizing instruction
Facilitating client insight into the learning process
Providing a student perspective on learning and school success
Respecting individual differences
Read Chapter 1 in the text.
View the Learning Center DVD so you know student and faculty expectations.
Borrow the DVD from the office or view the lo-rez version HERE .		 The Role of the Tutor - Class Notes
GCC Tutoring Center
Fostering Independent Learning
Benefits of Peer Tutoring
2Steps in the Typical Tutoring Session
Climate setting
Identification of task
Breaking task into parts
Getting Down to Work
Communication Strategies
Planning the next session
Closing and goodbye
When you finish these readings,
see Mr. Doyle for the first quiz. 		Chapter 2 Steps in the Tutoring Process - Class Notes
Peer Tutoring for Basic Literacy Programs
Tips on Tutoring
See Mr.Doyle to take a quiz on Module 1&2
3Teaching and Learning Strategies
Identification of Learning Disabilities
Client Learning Styles
Chapter 3 What is your Learning Style?
Improving your Memory
Memory Quiz
Basic Behavior Expectations for Students
SQ3R Study Reading
What's Wrong with this picture...
Reading and Memory
4aContent area tutoring Methods: Math/Science
Short term "hit and run" tutoring
 Math/Science Center
Math Tutoring Tips
Learning Center Math Tutoring Policies
A Summary of "The Science of Scientific Writing"
or
4bContent area tutoring Methods: Writing
The Writing Process, an overview
Borrow a copy of "Bedford Guide for Writing Tutors" from
the Learning Center staff,
read chapters 2, 4, and 5		 Tips for Tutoring Writing
GCC Writing Center
Developing an Appropriate Thesis Statement
Purdue OnLine Writing Lab
Peer Centered Writing Tutoring Forum
Praxis: A Writing Center Journal
The Dangling Modifier Newsletter
5Overview of Library Resources
Students may select from any of these Library
Workshops during the semester:
  • Searching the Online Catalog
  • Locating Journal and Newspaper Articles
  • Research Strategies
  • Internet Essentials
  • Academic Research on the Web
  • Critical Evaluation of Web Resources
Go to the Library and take a workshop. Library Workshop Schedule
Sign up at the reference desk in the library.
6Special Issues in an Educational Environment
Setting Boundaries
Ethics
Intercultural Issues
Sexual Harassment
Unlawful Discrimination
Equal Opportunity
Chapter 5 Class notes on Special Issues for Tutors
Equal Employment Opportunity Policies at GCC
Cultural Sensitivity in Teaching
Code of Ethics from National Association of Tutorial Services
See Mr. Doyle to take a quiz on this material.
7Observation and Practice Tutoring
Observation of other Tutors (2 sessions at least)
Being Observed by Staff (at least one session)
Reflection/Journaling
Make an appointment with:
Andy Stires Tutoring Center ext.5333
astires@glendale.edu
Maria Shufeldt Writing Center ext. 5335, 5339
shufeldt@glendale.edu or
Shogher Bagdasarian
or
Jeremy Talaoc 		Math Science Center ext. 5362
shogher@glendale.edu
or
jtalaoc@glendale.edu

Return Tutor Observation Form to Mr.Doyle.

See Learning Center Staff,
or Math/Science Center Staff		 Tutor Observation Form

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Text:
MacDonald, R. The Master Tutor. 2nd Edition
Cambridge Stratford, Limited,2000.
Williamsville, New York
ISBN: 0-935-637-27-3