TRAINING TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Please note that topics marked with an ** are required.
- Definition of Tutoring**
- Understanding the tutoring process**
- Structure of the initial tutoring session**
- Basic steps for successful tutoring sessions**
- Questioning skills**
- Listening skills**
- Use of positive reinforcement**
- Realistic outcome expectations**
- Benchmarking for success**
- Dealing with difficult tutoring situations**
- Dealing with frustrated students**
- Tutor safety**
- Basic learning theory
- Academic intervention strategies
- Use of technology
- Discussion of tutorial responsibilities and ethics**
- Role modeling and mentoring**
- Setting goals and planning**
- Basic communication skills**
- Basic study skills**
- Critical thinking skills**
- Literacy concerns
- Tutoring learning disabled students
- Problem solving skills
- Diversity issues**
- Learning styles and multiple modalities
- Learners in transition
- Non-traditional learners
- Tutoring specific subjects areas/skills
- Group dynamics
