HMDS 114 Tutor Training I

1 credits

This course is designed to develop students’ skills and abilities as effective tutors through experiential learning and meeting the guidelines for Level I Tutor Certification as prescribed by the College Reading and Learning Association. This course will train students in collaborative learning, learning strategies, communication skills, and tutoring diverse populations.

Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Fall

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the philosophy of tutoring and the role of the tutor in facilitating student learning
Articulate the roles and responsibilities of a tutor
Complete requisite program paperwork with accuracy
Identify campus/internet resources and student support services available to the tutee
Describe and model the tutoring cycle
Implement the needs assessment process to gather information on students’ learning style(s)
Compare and contrast characteristics of different learning styles, identify approaches to working with various learning styles
Examine the influence of several factors on learning
Model various study skills techniques specific to time management, test preparation, test anxiety, and motivation
Identify and model attentive listening and effective questioning skills
Identify, research, and share effective study skills resources
Identify the benefits of diversity in student populations and advocate for a pluralistic and inclusive learning community