Resources

Practicum in Academic Intervention/Tutor Training
us 3533-111, m & w 2:00 - 2:50
Room 143 D.D. Dougherty

Instructor: Brianne Parker,
Assistant Coordinator,
University Tutorial Services
Phone: 262-6809
Email: parkerbn@appstate.edu
Office: 211 D.D. Dougherty

Practicim in Academic Intervention

Tutor Training

Appalachian offers tutor training classes each semester for half a semester. Tutors may register to take the half-semester class for one credit hour or they can attend class without registering for it. Tutors attending 14 of the 15 classes will receive credit. Tutors must attend at least 10 of the 15 classes to receive the CRLA (certified tutor) certificate.

All tutors hired will participate in a General Orientation session to familiarize them with the operational aspects of the tutoring lab. This will include a review of the UTS Handbook, a "walk-through" tour of the lab and procedures, and the viewing of several Introduction to Tutoring videotapes. A group Orientation session for all new and returning tutors will take place at the beginning of each Fall Semester. All other Orientation sessions will be scheduled individually upon hiring.

Class Topics and Handouts

The following are the 14 main topics of the tutor training program (order varies). Many of the topics include handouts which are available in PDF format. To read PDF files you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader now.

1. Introduction to Tutoring: Goals, Responsibilities and Ethics.

2. Structuring a Tutoring Session: Making the most of an hour and setting goals.

3. Tutoring Groups: Facilitation and Management Skills.

4. Interpersonal Skills & Role Modeling for Helping Professionals.

Guest speaker: Wes Waugh, Coordinator, UTS
Interpersonal Skills and Tutoring

5. Time Management.

Guest speaker: Cathia Silver, Coordinator, SSS
Time/Week Table
15 Steps to Successful Time Management
Clarifying Goals
Time and Stress Management

6. Communication Skills: Active Listening & Paraphrasing.

7. Reading Skills.

8. Modeling Problem-solving & Critical thinking.

9. Note-Taking Skills.

10. Study Skills & Strategies.

11. Learning Styles Awareness.

Learning Styles Web Site (click on ILS questionnaire-Web version)

12. Test Taking Strategies.

Guest speaker: Joy Clawson, Learning Skills Coordinator.

13. Working with Student Athletes and Disabled Populations.

Guest speakers: Jay Sutton, Coordinator, Academic Services for Athletes and Suzanne Wehner, Coordinator, Disabled Student Services

14. Working with the Student Support Services and Non-traditional Student Populations.

Guest Speaker: Traci Royster, Assistant Coordinator, SSS

Tutoring Services