Whether you are new to the field, or have an established career in tutoring, coaching, or learning center administration, this state-of-the art training program offers opportunity to gain new skills and expertise based on current research and best practices from a wide range of experts. Individualized mentor feedback reinforces mastery of the content and new techniques.
The course covers 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
Visit the Crossroads of Learning website for details on the course curriculum and registration.
"Tutoring Foundations" Course Topics Include
- 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
