What is the proper way to start? As adapted from the following websites: Starting and Ending a Tutorial Session

Introduce Yourself When meeting with your tutee for the first time, let them know who you are. Complete the Tutor-Student Contract and address the Orientation Questions. Discuss the difficulties the tutee is having with the course. Discuss what they would like to gain from tutoring.

By Doing so, You will feel more comfortable with the tutee The tutee will feel more comfortable with you You will have an understanding as to what the student is expecting from both the course and from tutoring And, the tutoring session can get off to a great start versus an awkward beginning.

Ending a Tutoring Session First, take the last 5 minutes to review. Make sure that the material discussed was understood or at least heard by the tutee. Discuss any material that you would like the tutee to bring with them for their next meeting (notes, worksheets, review guides, etc.) Make sure they are aware of their next meeting with you. Address any remaining questions you have time for, let them know that you can discuss any further questions next time you meet with them.

Probing Questions In an effort to assess the students’ knowledge and understanding of the material, you must ask intentional, encouraging questions.

2 Types of Questions Open-Ended Questions: Closed-Ended Questions:

Instead of….. In place of asking whether or not the student understands the material discussed or whether or not the information is clear to the student, be patient. Have them conceptualize the material and share with you what they have learned.

Study Skills Do most students come prepared for college? Why or Why not? What role does organization play in studying?

How Do You Do It? How do you study for a test? How do you write a paper? How do you prepare differently across courses? (i.e. Math/English/Science)

Helpful Hints to Share with Tutees 1. By keeping a daily planner, students can become more aware of all of their appointments, assignments, and due dates. 2. Set aside specific time to study, do homework, or prepare for the next class. Consistency is a great way to start a new habit, so plan on making this your study time for the entire semester. 3.Make Lists. Have homework assignments and activities planned and check your progress throughout the day. Be realistic but challenge yourself 4. Plan on taking more time completing major assignments or big tests. A common mistake is assuming that big tests or big assignments can be completed in the same amount of time. This is not true.

Goals In what way should goals be part of the tutoring process? What differences exist between the goals of the tutor and the goals of the tutee?

Setting Goals for Tutors and Tutees Tutors will help students understand their course content Improve study, reading, or writing skills Encourage students to become self-sufficient and confident Identify learning weaknesses and strengths Use appropriate materials and plan appropriately