HMDS 134 Tutor Training III

1 credits

Third course in a three course sequence designed to develop students’ skills and abilities as effective tutors through experiential learning and meeting the guidelines for Level III Tutor certification as prescribed by the College Reading and Learning Association.

Prerequisites: HMDS 124.

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

Critique the roles and responsibilities of a tutor
Refer to campus/internet resources and student support services available to tutees
Describe characteristics of different learning styles and collaborate on approaches to working with various learning strategies
Summarize basic tenets of student development theories
Apply student development theories to needs assessments and working with tutees
Describe conflict resolution methods
Collaborate on best tutoring practices utilizing student learning and development theories