EDTR 290 - Tutor Training

Introduces tutors to the role and methods of effective tutoring. They will learn to establish goals and objectives, implement a tutorial plan, apply effective learning skills, develop effective communication and listening skills, and foster critical thinking. In addition, they will develop an understanding of the educational resources available to them. This course focuses on tutoring principles found universal to effective tutoring across different disciplines and settings. Because these principles are flexible, each tutor will be applying them in practice to his or her own discipline, exploring and adapting strategies as they suit specific tutoring situations. Prerequisite(s): None.
(PCS 1.6, 1 credit hour - 1 hour lecture, 0 hours lab)