There are many benefits to developing a peer relationship, in addition to the facultystudent relationship, as a sort of support system for the students. A peer tutor is a student, without a significant disability, that supports a student with a significant disability. Theories underlying postsecondary tutoring, mentoring, and. While he or she has a challenge in one subject area, you may have a challenge in another. Tutor training manual chandlergilbert community college. If you receive such an email and you would like to take the job, call or email the bsc promptly. Peertopeer tutor training donated by rosmery milczewski a simple tutor training document used in the peer tutoring program at flushing international high school, ny. Your positive interaction with a peer student may make a critical difference in a students educational endeavors. You are one layer among many within this system of higher learning and academic support. Medical student academic support services and academic advising. The arc oversees the peer tutoring program, connecting harvard students with a network of trained peers who can support their learning in a variety of selected. Peer tutors are students who have excelled in a particular class or discipline, been nominated by relevant faculty members for that. Peer tutoring handbook academic support center castleton university castleton, vermont.
Tutoring center mission the tutoring center at pace university is committed to offering superior tutorial service in multiple subject areas by staying current with the best tutoring methodologies. The handbook for training peer tutors and mentors is designed to inspire development of training programs that meet the high standards of crlas certification initiatives. Peer tutoring at yalenus college yalenus peer tutors are available to consult with students who wish to enhance their academic capacity and deepen their conceptual knowledge in various areas of study. Trainingcrla certification peer tutoring program at. Tutorpeer mentors will share information about courses, majors, graduate school, career goals, and will make referrals to campus resources and make success staff aware of situations requiring their attention.
Aca 3000 college peer tutoring home syllabus outline links tutor handbook crla certification matrix aca 3000 submission form tutor worksheet fall workshop certification status modules tutor taining handbook table of contents 1. Bureau of study counsel, harvard university, 5 linden street, cambridge, massachusetts 028 6174952581 bsc. This manual is designed to give you general information about the position and help you navigate some of the challenges you face as a peer tutor and as an. The role and expectations being of a peer tutor as a peer tutor you play an essential role in the education enterprise at haverford. An introductory course description covers peer tutor qualifications and requirements, examples of activities with peers, and benefits to peer tutors. Peer tutor handbook 20162017 office of academic resources. Classwide peer tutoring involves dividing the entire class into groups of. The peer tutoring program at nu has held crla ittpc certification in all three levels since 2001. Therefore, tutoring not only positively impacts the student but also develops the skills of the. The peer tutor can support learning, behavior and adaptive skills. We are looking forward to another dynamic year, and are appreciative that you will.
We ask all tutors to focus on the positive aspects of the learning experience and assist students by. Portions of this handbook were adapted and used with permission from the heartland community college tutor handbook, southwestern university latina studentmentor handbook, drew. After receiving a request for a peer tutor, the bsc sends an email to all the peer tutors for this course describing the students request. You have been selected to tutor because you have the qualities that make you a positive role model for your tutee. In this manual, you will find the necessary information to prepare you in your new role as a peer tutor. The handbook for training peer tutors and mentors is a mustread resource for postsecondary faculty and learning center professionals who hire, train, and supervise tutors and peer educators. Peer tutoring is an opportunity for students to connect with another student who has previously done well in the course. We are so happy that you have decided to tutor this quarter. We hope you find the work of helping your peers gain confidence and navigate their academic work as rewarding as we in the academic resource center arc do.
Cohen, kulik, and kulik, 1982 while tutoring is probably one of the more challenging jobs on campus, it is also one of the most rewarding. We are delighted that youve accepted a leadership position as a tutor at reed college. The peer tutoring program offers three levels of peer tutor training in accordance to the college reading and learning association crla certification guidelines. Tutoring handbook compiled by kathryn duvall, tutor coordinator. As a peer mentortutor for our program you can encourage students to reach their academic potential. The perspective is international, with examples of projects and methods of. It is also one of the most rewarding things you can do because you can make a. The peer tutoring program at tennessee high school is concerned with matching students requiring enhancement in academic subjects or technical skills with peer tutors proficient in these skills. This curriculum is designed for a high school course in which nondisabled students receive training and act as peer tutors and role models for peers with special needs for one class period each day. The aatc is available to work with you to make sure that you are the best tutor that you can be. Peer tutor eligibility to be eligible to peer tutor, students must meet the following requirements.
Handbook for training peer tutors and mentors agee, karen, hodges, russ on. While tutoring should never replace faculty assistance, it can make all the difference in a students quest for. Some academic departments and colleges also offer tutoring opportunities and services. Utrgv school of medicine office of student affairs. Peer tutors will report to the designated learning. We are dedicated to hiring and training wellqualified undergraduate and graduate peer tutors who are drawn from the best students at pace. Caring enough to volunteer and share your time with one of our students is a generous act. It contains guidelines for both math and reading peer tutors. Tutoring services is a centralized academic support service consisting of peerfacilitated learning experiences for undergraduate students interested in requesting and becoming a tutor at iowa state university.
Academic learning center peer tutor handbook fall 2009 the academic learning center b07 administration building. Tutor training handbook finger lakes community college. English writing center mission, values, and student learning outcomes the tutoring experience with second language writers. Peer tutors are student employees of towson university. The peer tutor training manual was revised by laura marquezramsey to create this peer tutor handbook for the academic skills center at austin college. Peer tutoring is a studentled program of peers supporting peers. We are delighted to have you as a volunteer tutor for school on wheels, inc. A peer tutor training manual is a complete curriculum and planning guide for setting up a buildingwide peer tutoring. A practical guide is presented to peer tutoring for teachers and others with an interest in promoting cooperative learning. September 2009 dear peer tutor, welcome to back to campus, and back to the academic learning center. Crla level 1, crla advanced level 2, and crla level 3master tutor.
This manual is designed to closely follow the aatc training course and serve as a supplemental guide for your work as a tutor. The peer tutor training manual was revised by laura marquezramsey to create this peer tutor handbook for the. The qep writing studio handbook and the peer tutor handbook will lay the foundation for these and provide valuable philosophical and institutional contexts for the daily practices of peer tutoring. We are delighted that you have chosen to work as a peer tutor pt or peer tutor fellow ptf this year.
Tutoring center tutoring and writing services peer tutor. A case study of peer tutoring program in higher education. Welcome to student academic services peer tutor program at skidmore college. Crla handbook for training peer tutors and mentors table of contents foreword, rick a. Peer tutor job description role of a tutoryou main role as a tutor is to ensure that you know that the student understands at the end of a session increase students knowledge, comprehension and confidence. Students seek formal peer tutoring from other students for many reasons. The peer tutoring program at tennessee high school is concerned with matching students requiring enhancement in academic subjects or technical skills with. A peer tutor training manual, is designed to provide schools with all of the instructions and materials needed to run a successful peer tutoring program. Handbook for training peer tutors and mentors by karen agee, russ hodges handbook for training peer tutors and mentors by karen agee, russ hodges pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad the handbook for training peer tutors and mentors is a mustread for postsecondary faculty and learning center professionals who hire, train, and supervise tutors and.
Access to peer tutor manual which includes instructional tools. Haverford college peer tutor handbook 20152016 welcome from kelly wilcox, director of the oar dear peer tutor, thank you so much for investing your time, energy, and expertise in the tutoring process. Most peer tutoring is oneonone, although occasionally tutors work with small groups of students. In addition to learning, making new friends and having fun, we know that the experience and confidence you gain tutoring will serve you well in your life. Peer tutor selfevaluation form 9394 the peer tutor training manual was revised by the academic skills center staff to create this peer tutor handbook for the academic skills center at austin college. The tutor training handbook of the college reading and learning association provides helpful. A peer, unlike a teacher, is still living in the undergraduate experience. Mission statement the mission of student support services at northeast state community college is to empower 180 qualified and selected students to achieve their educational, career and personal goals by.
This peer tutor training guide will help teachers conduct a training workshop consisting of a discussion on the qualities of an effective peer tutor, understanding the different types of learning, and practicing peer tutoring in a fun scenario. Portions of this handbook were adapted and used with permission from the heartland community college tutor handbook, southwestern university. Tutor development workshop evaluation form 50 selected references 51. Yalenus peer tutors are available to consult with students who wish to enhance their academic capacity and.
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