Crossroads of Learning, a division of Media InfoSystems, is pleased to present “Tutoring Foundations,” a comprehensive, self-paced, on-line tutor training developed with, and approved by Fielding Graduate University and the National Tutoring Association (NTA).

At completion of this course, students may receive Continuing Education Units offered by Fielding Graduate University and/or certification, offered by the National Tutoring Association (details below). Graduates of "Tutoring Foundations" wishing to apply for CEUs should complete this form.

The course topics cover all the skills and philosophical understanding required to tutor students of any age level in a variety of situations and includes:

• Individual mentoring from an NTA Advanced or Master Tutor
• On-going review and feedback by course mentors
• A final interview conducted by phone
• Available in the Comprehensive version, or as three sequential modules

This course requires the following:

• A personal computer with internet access at a minimum 56K dial-up
• Approximately 45 - 60 hours of study (Comprehensive version), or 15 hours per module
• $349 fee (Comprehensive version) or $159 per module, payable in advance, major credit cards accepted

Successful completion of this course qualifies students to:

• Receive six CEUs for the Comprehensive version, or two CEUs per module, granted by Fielding Graduate University ($60 fee). Graduates wishing to apply for CEUs should complete this form.
• Apply for Basic Tutor Certification from the National Tutoring Association
  A specially priced $99 application package includes:
  • Processing fee to review academic and personal references
  • Criminal background check
  • One year NTA membership (may be added to existing membership)
• Certification by skills testing also available
  

For more information:

Please click here to be taken to the Crossroads of Learning site where details on the course curriculum and registration will be available.


“Tutoring Foundations” Course Topics
(include, but are not limited to)

History and philosophy of tutoring Tutorial responsibilities/ethics Basic learning theory Academic intervention strategies Use of new technologies Setting goals and planning Basic communication skills Good listening practices Tutoring specific subjects areas/skills Campus support systems General study skills Literacy concerns

Critical thinking skills Tutoring learning disabled students Conflict resolution techniques Relationships with parents and teachers Learning styles/multiple modalities Diversity considerations Age appropriate tutoring Non-traditional learners Group dynamics Maintaining records/securing paperwork Legal Considerations Leadership/contributing to the field


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Updated July 28, 2008