Tutor Training
The Role of the Tutor
- A tutor explains.
Students must understand a concept before he or
she can learn it. The tutor is there to help a
student understand.
- A tutor evaluates.
Sometimes students don't know why they are struggling.
A tutor can identify the student's strengths and
weaknesses by looking at their previous work.
The tutor then helps the student work on areas
that need improvement.
- A tutor works with the class program.
The tutor's job is to add to what the student
learns in class. The tutor helps the student review
the requirements of the class, and to decide how
to meet those requirements. The tutor can help
the student identify questions that he or she
needs to ask the teacher to get more help in class.
- A tutor checks progress.
Students must do their own homework. A tutor cannot
do homework for students. But the tutor can check
the homework to see if students are mastering
the material.
- A tutor plans.
A tutor can put together a plan of action to help
the student master the subject matter. The tutor
can help the student set and achieve their goals.
- A tutor encourages a student to be
disciplined.
Some students need another person to help them
stay on track. This is especially important for
college students. Their friends are not always
the best study partners. A tutor can help the
student stay focused on studying.
- A tutor is supportive.
Difficult classes can make a student discouraged.
Many students have changed their educational or
career plans because they could not learn a subject.
Having a tutor can help a student get beyond the
frustration.
- A tutor teaches study skills.
For some students, the problem is not the course.
These students need help with study skills and
managing their study time. The tutor can help
the student learn how to learn better and faster
by organizing how they study.
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