Tutor Survey Fall 2012
1. Please enter today's date in the space provided.
DATE:
Response
Response
Percent
Count
100.0%
69
answered question
69
skipped question
1
2. Name:
Response
Count
70
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answered question
70
skipped question
0
3. What subject(s) are you approved to tutor? Please check all that apply.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
Anatomy
7.1%
5
Architecture
1.4%
1
Art
1.4%
1
Biology
5.7%
4
Business
11.4%
8
Chemistry
12.9%
9
Computer Science
4.3%
3
Economics
2.9%
2
English
18.6%
13
ESL
5.7%
4
Fire Technology
5.7%
4
French
2.9%
2
Geography
1.4%
1
History
1.4%
1
Japanese
1.4%
1
Math
24.3%
17
Microbiology
1.4%
1
Music
2.9%
2
Political Science
2.9%
2
Psychology
1.4%
1
Photography
0.0%
0
Psychology Counseling
1.4%
1
Physics
5.7%
4
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Physiology
7.1%
5
Spanish
4.3%
3
Other (please specify):
5
answered question
70
skipped question
0
Response
Response
Percent
Count
4. Were you scheduled to tutor a group appointment this semester?
YES
45.7%
32
NO
54.3%
38
answered question
70
skipped question
0
Response
Response
Percent
Count
5. Do you feel that you were prepared to tutor a group appointment?
YES
40.0%
28
NO
7.1%
5
52.9%
37
answered question
70
skipped question
0
N/A (I wasn't scheduled to tutor a
group appointment this
semester)
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6. Did you experience any conflict between your tutees' learning styles or personalities
during the group appointment?
Response
Response
Percent
Count
YES
15.7%
11
NO
40.0%
28
44.3%
31
N/A (I wasn't scheduled to tutor a
group appointment this
semester)
If yes, please explain the problem and how you resolved it:
9
answered question
70
skipped question
0
7. Select the maximum number of tutees that you think should be scheduled for a group
appointment at one time:
Response
Response
Percent
Count
2
21.4%
15
3
45.7%
32
4
15.7%
11
5
4.3%
3
12.9%
9
answered question
70
skipped question
0
Other (please specify):
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8. Please select the answer that best fits your opinion regarding 60 minute appointments
vs. 30 minute appointments.
60 minute appointments are vital to
cover all questions a student has.
Response
Response
Percent
Count
38.6%
27
1.4%
1
51.4%
36
8.6%
6
answered question
70
skipped question
0
30 minute appointments are
sufficient to cover all questions a
student has.
A student should have the
option to choose between a 30
minute or 60 minute
appointment.
Other (please specify):
9. What material is covered in TUTR 1A?
Response
Count
70
answered question
70
skipped question
0
10. What material is covered in TUTR 1B?
Response
Count
70
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answered question
70
skipped question
0
11. Does any of the material covered in TUTR 1A and TUTR 1B overlap?
Response
Response
Percent
Count
YES
45.7%
32
NO
54.3%
38
If yes, please briefly describe the material that overlaps between the two training classes:
27
answered question
70
skipped question
0
12. Do you think that your TUTR 1B instructor could cover some of the material that is
taught in TUTR 1A?
Response
Response
Percent
Count
YES
55.7%
39
NO
44.3%
31
answered question
70
skipped question
0
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13. How important is it for you to have contact with the coordinator?
Response
Response
Percent
Count
extremely important
24.3%
17
important
40.0%
28
somewhat important
34.3%
24
not important
1.4%
1
answered question
70
skipped question
0
14. Do you think TUTR 1A could or should be scheduled as an online course via blackboard,
without any on campus meetings?
Response
Response
Percent
Count
YES
70.0%
49
NO
30.0%
21
Please specify:
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28
answered question
70
skipped question
0
15. Do you think that TUTR 1A could or should be scheduled for one or two longer Saturday
meetings with a blackboard component, instead of meeting once a month?
Response
Response
Percent
Count
YES
25.7%
18
NO
65.7%
46
8.6%
6
answered question
70
skipped question
0
Other (please specify):
16. What's the best way to communicate information to you regarding updates to
schedules, payroll, annoucements, etc.? Please check all that apply
Email
Response
Response
Percent
Count
98.6%
69
31.4%
22
Blackboard announcements
38.6%
27
Phone
28.6%
20
15.7%
11
answered question
70
skipped question
0
Bulletin board next to the tutor
folders
Other (please specify):
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17. Do you feel like you get the information you need regarding tutoring schedules, payroll,
announcements, etc.?
Response
Response
Percent
Count
YES
97.1%
68
NO
2.9%
2
If no, please specify:
2
answered question
70
skipped question
0
18. Do you have any suggestions or comments to improve tutor training?
Response
Count
40
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answered question
40
skipped question
30
Q6. Did you experience any conflict between your tutees' learning styles or personalities during the group
appointment?
1
Very different skill levels in Japanese, Some students didn't like others, Some
were very quiet while others very talkative and sometimes disruptive
Dec 11, 2012 5:35 PM
2
I tried to work back and forth with the two tutees when the learning style or
troubling subject matter differed. I would assign a small review assignment to
one tutee and then address the issues with the other tutee.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
3
They did have different learning styles, but I taught each of them differently, so
there was not much of a problem.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
4
My tutees were at different levels of understanding sometimes; however, I
decided to resolve this by focusing on something they can all improve upon.
Dec 7, 2012 8:37 PM
5
During my last session my tutees were interested in working on differents topic.
This situation has posed to problem in a way that one was not paying attention
since it was not the topic she wanted to work on. I have to just back from topic to
topic to try to make all the tutees feel satisfy during with session. But this is hard
during 50 mins session.
Dec 7, 2012 4:07 PM
6
The original tutee knew the material very well and the 3 tutees that added later
did not so that presented a challenge for pace.
Dec 7, 2012 3:31 PM
7
One student thought the other one was annoying so I sat in between them and
as one student worked on a problem, I helped the other start on a different
problem.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
8
I had one student who has learning disabilities and it took me adapting my
learning styles to improve her performance. In her case, she needed to do timed
writing exercises to understand the course content.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
9
One person was a lot more outspoken and tailoring the tutoring appt more
towards her, while the other student was passive and just went along with the
appt. I am not sure how much she got out of the appointment
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
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Q7. Select the maximum number of tutees that you think should be scheduled for a group appointment at one
time:
1
no group appointments for fire tech
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2
10-12 Max for Japanese
Dec 11, 2012 5:35 PM
3
I have no opinion on the matter.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
4
L.As in the fire academy help with the entire class and at times group of 4.
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
5
LA for fire academy N/A
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
6
I did not tutor any group appointments; further, I assume that the appropriate
number of students that should be scheduled for a group appointment would
vary based on the subject and other context.
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
7
Fire academy Na
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
8
Depends on the subject. 3-4 in general.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
9
It depends on the subject. 3-4
Dec 7, 2012 3:28 PM
Q8. Please select the answer that best fits your opinion regarding 60 minute appointments vs. 30 minute
appointments.
1
no group appointments for fire tech
Dec 13, 2012 8:41 AM
2
The fire academy has 4 hour evenings and 8 hour days.
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
3
N/A
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
4
Fire academy has 8 hour days
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
5
A student should have the option to choose between the two. Also, in my
experience with math and science, drop-in times are extremely important. Often,
students won't need any help certain weeks, and they'll need extra help other
weeks.
Dec 11, 2012 3:38 PM
6
Email
Dec 7, 2012 3:21 PM
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Q9. What material is covered in TUTR 1A?
1
We discuss how to communicate with students, and what it means to be a tutor
in general and in our specific subject area. Also, information regarding details of
the program like payroll etc are heavily discussed
Dec 20, 2012 1:31 PM
2
how to do payroll and interact with the students, readings
Dec 20, 2012 1:28 PM
3
In tutoring 1A we do Time Sheets, how to interact with students appropriately
and deal with certain situations you may encounter. You are informed on
different learning styles and how to adjust to a student who may need a
particular style in order to comprehend the material given. We also learn many
things regarding proper paper work and filling out tutor report forms. This class is
significant because it gives us the foundation of knowing what to do and how to
do it correctly, especially for first time tutors. Dealing with students isn't the
easiest thing, this helps us manage/ discuss problems/ potential problems as
well as informing our bosses/ professors about whats going on. Its good because
we can see from all perspectives whether your an LA or a Tutor in WRAC or
PATH.
Dec 20, 2012 8:41 AM
4
How to become a great tutor
Dec 18, 2012 7:03 PM
5
Techniques and organization skills.
Dec 18, 2012 11:32 AM
6
Tutoring techniques
Dec 13, 2012 11:49 PM
7
Different learning styles. The roles of tutor and tutee. Understanding that each
tutee is different and thus their needs are different. How to create a positive
learning environment.
Dec 13, 2012 1:22 PM
8
How to understand diverse learning styles and how to modify my teaching to
help a struggling student.
Dec 13, 2012 8:41 AM
9
More about how the tutor center works. We also cover psychology where we
learn how to deal with diffederent students.
Dec 12, 2012 6:44 PM
10
How to tutor to the students needs and learning style.
Dec 11, 2012 11:12 PM
11
Learning modalities, learning disabilities and different ways to help students
Dec 11, 2012 5:35 PM
12
Theory of tutoring, how to approach a tuttee. We were taught how we need to
have a good relationship with our tuttee, but also be carefull and if you feel
uncomfortable what to do in that situation. We learned that we are not there to
teach the student we are there to help them with any issued they might have in
the subject.
Dec 11, 2012 5:33 PM
13
Learning styles
Dec 11, 2012 5:26 PM
14
How students learn
Dec 11, 2012 5:23 PM
15
How to properly write tutor report forms. Review the different tutoring skills that
are applied to different students. Payroll logs and weekly forms.
Dec 11, 2012 5:22 PM
16
A general approach tutoring when it comes to satisfying three fields of tutee
needs. This generally means helping them study better and approach the
content with better methods.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
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Q9. What material is covered in TUTR 1A?
17
Building relationships and multi sensory learning: verbal, visual and kinesthetic
learning
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
18
Learning styles, learning disabilities, and general tutoring styles and strategies
are covered in TUTR1A.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
19
Learning the different reasons which cause a student to seek tutoring, as well as
different learning styles and approaches to teaching a student.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
20
paperwork, form, payroll
Dec 11, 2012 5:18 PM
21
At the beginning of the semester we were introduced how the payment
schedules will work. Also, learned about how generalized tutoring can in fact
help people.
Dec 11, 2012 5:18 PM
22
?
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
23
General tutoring training, filling out report forms, and reading material regarding
communicating with students with different types if learning styles.
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
24
Tutor Handbook, Tutor Action as well as handouts
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
25
Tutoring 1A teaches about different ways to approach a student in order to cover
a student's reason for having difficulty in the course that they need tutoring in. It
goes over the social aspect, cognitive aspect, and their own psychological
aspect that may cause them to doubt their abilities to do well in the course.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
26
Logistics, paperwork, forms, paycheck, activities.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
27
Different ways of teaching and methods of how people learn were covered.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
28
Tutr1A covered a broad range of teachings that were applicable to tutoring. The
class also covered administrative necessities.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
29
Tutoring 1A focuses on logistics, paperwork, procedures, and general knowledge
required by a tutor in order to be able to run an efficient tutoring session.
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
30
Tutor action and handouts
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
31
How to build relationships with tutees. Teaching techniques in general.
Dec 11, 2012 5:13 PM
32
Tutor handbook, articles, handouts
Dec 11, 2012 5:12 PM
33
A lot of the material covered in 1A centers around the idea of how to work with
students, and we went in depth about how to work with students in special
circumstances. One topic I especially found helpful was fixing expectations
between tutors and tutees. I
Dec 11, 2012 5:12 PM
34
logistics, what is needed to be a good tutor, how to deal with certain situations
regarding your tutee
Dec 11, 2012 5:10 PM
35
The theory and practice of tutoring.
Dec 11, 2012 5:10 PM
36
Handouts, articles, tutor handbook
Dec 11, 2012 5:07 PM
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Q9. What material is covered in TUTR 1A?
37
Tutor Handbook Handouts, article about tutoring method
Dec 11, 2012 5:07 PM
38
Tutoring 1A talks more about the broad concepts of tutoring. How to approach a
tutoring session and the structure the session should kind of follow.
Dec 11, 2012 4:26 PM
39
How to deal with tutor and tutee relations. We shared tutoring experiences.
Dec 11, 2012 4:25 PM
40
different learning styles that people are comfortable with
Dec 11, 2012 4:23 PM
41
Tactics on how to encourage tutees to learn, as well as how to identify what
problems the tutee might have outside of the subject they need help in.
Dec 11, 2012 4:18 PM
42
How to tutor to different learning styles. How to improve our work ethics. How to
improve ourselves overall through the experiences of others.
Dec 11, 2012 3:49 PM
43
Things we need to keep in mind when tutoring: Affect, Studenting, and the
material.
Dec 11, 2012 3:38 PM
44
How to approach tutees and effective tutoring techniques
Dec 11, 2012 3:34 PM
45
Logistical payroll activities
Dec 11, 2012 3:30 PM
46
1A covers tutoring and learning style.
Dec 7, 2012 8:58 PM
47
basic material regarding appointments and the budget for tutoring
Dec 7, 2012 8:54 PM
48
The major idea that I have gathered is the psychology of the learning and how
the learning proces changes throughout
Dec 7, 2012 8:46 PM
49
What's going on with PATH and recent changes that have occurred. Tutors
coming together to think of a way of improving PATH services.
Dec 7, 2012 8:37 PM
50
Tutoring 1A covers the theory of tutoring. The ideology and skills building
practice to help tutors to be effective.
Dec 7, 2012 4:22 PM
51
Tutor 1A covers the strategies to adopt during the session. During tutor 1A you
hear and share from the challenges during the tutor sessions to you can learn
from how other tutors solve eventual problems.
Dec 7, 2012 4:07 PM
52
Thoughts how to tutor, how to build your skills with students.
Dec 7, 2012 3:57 PM
53
We read and discuss some articles and watch videos about teaching and
learning psychology and skills and then response to that on black board.
Dec 7, 2012 3:45 PM
54
we more talked about the relationsheep between tutor and the tutee. how tutors
can help more by approching in different way if the student feels
Dec 7, 2012 3:44 PM
55
how the neuron work during the learning sub conscience how tutor
communicate with the tutee we talked about that we need to help the student
rather then giving the answer only because that way they can learn more. we
did fliers posters
Dec 7, 2012 3:36 PM
56
How to better market free tutoring, the brain (amygdala), etc.
Dec 7, 2012 3:31 PM
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Q9. What material is covered in TUTR 1A?
57
Tutoring methods, adapting to different students and their disabilities if any,
psychological aspect of tutoring, how to promote tutoring
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
58
General tutoring skills and information about the tutoring program.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
59
Concepts regarding general tutoring
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
60
We went over how to best approach tutoring students considering different
personalities, different ways to ask questions, different techniques to bring a
student at ease, and how to tutor those diagnose with learning disabilities.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
61
How to approach and handle different situations that are likely to occur during a
tutoring session. The focus was more on relating and understanding where the
student is coming from to help them attack the root of their problem and best set
them on a path that will help them succeed.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
62
Learning and teaching methods.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
63
Roles and expectations for the tutor. Effective ways to communicate better
during the tutoring sessions.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
64
Psychological aspect of tutoring, Budget, the future of the Learning connection,
promotion of tutoring.
Dec 7, 2012 3:28 PM
65
Tutoring techniques and theories on learning, brain development and studenting
skills.
Dec 7, 2012 3:27 PM
66
HOW WE CAN HELP THE STUDENT THROUGH OUR JOBS AS TUTORS.
AND THE BEST WAYS TO DO IT.
Dec 7, 2012 3:26 PM
67
We covered the way the brain works when learning, how to deal with difficult
tutees, and the three areas of learning: affect, studenting skills, and cognitive
skills.
Dec 7, 2012 3:26 PM
68
information about the new program
Dec 7, 2012 3:25 PM
69
Freud: Writing Center Goleman:Amygdala Hijack
Dec 7, 2012 3:21 PM
70
TUTR 1A mainly covers the practices and theories of tutoring, such as how to
relate to your tutees, how learning happens, etc.
Dec 7, 2012 3:16 PM
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Q10. What material is covered in TUTR 1B?
1
For math 1B we go over math problems and how to communicate them, and get
help and discuss any experiences we've had with students so far.
Dec 20, 2012 1:31 PM
2
Interaction with students discussing how to deal with some situations when
having a session with a student.
Dec 20, 2012 1:28 PM
3
In tutoring 1B we focus on the specific topic we are tutoring, this is essential
because we review the fundamentals which keeps us sharp, when you do a
particular task so many times you get tunnel vision, or skip steps. This Class
allows us to focus on all the steps as well as prepares us how to deal with
students who may be striving or struggling. Overall this class is needed to keep
the tutors fresh on the the topic they may be tutoring.
Dec 20, 2012 8:41 AM
4
I have not taken the course yet
Dec 18, 2012 7:03 PM
5
Communication and interpersonal skills as well as learning to communicate
across culture.
Dec 18, 2012 11:32 AM
6
Communication skills
Dec 13, 2012 11:49 PM
7
Communication is the core topic. This includes the communication process. How
verbal and non-verbal communication impacts this process. How we can
effectively use communication process to impact our effectiveness as tutors.
Dec 13, 2012 1:22 PM
8
didnt have to attend 1b this semester
Dec 13, 2012 8:41 AM
9
How to communicate with the students
Dec 12, 2012 6:44 PM
10
How to effectively communicate and understand communication.
Dec 11, 2012 11:12 PM
11
The same material in TUTR 1A, but specific to tutoring foreign language.
Observed real classes in our designated language, as well as another foreign
language to help us better help tutees
Dec 11, 2012 5:35 PM
12
this class is mostly to learn how to help students in the specific subject you are
tutoring on, for example language, we have this class to learn how to approach
their questions in the language.
Dec 11, 2012 5:33 PM
13
Frequent problems encountered in the subject
Dec 11, 2012 5:26 PM
14
The specific material we cover with students
Dec 11, 2012 5:23 PM
15
Significant figures. Conversion problems. Gas laws. Redox equations.
Dec 11, 2012 5:22 PM
16
We looked specifically at examples of student essays and behaviors and how to
respond to them properly. We also discussed specific events that happened
throughout the semester.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
17
Different techniques used during tutoring, how to use what was learned in class
in real life situations.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
18
TUTR1B specifically focused on techniques and strategies that are especially
helpful to language tutoring.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
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Q10. What material is covered in TUTR 1B?
19
Covering English specific tutoring strategies.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
20
verbale and nonverble communication
Dec 11, 2012 5:18 PM
21
How to better tutor individuals and different ways one can respond to difficult
situations. Also worked on our English writing abilities while brushing up on our
grammar. we learned techniques about how one can interpret complex reading
assignments. Then express what we have read to the students.
Dec 11, 2012 5:18 PM
22
?
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
23
Specific material regarding English, such as thesis statements, and areas of
focus a tutor should devout their time in a session.
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
24
N/A
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
25
In tutoring 1B, there is a lot of mathematical aspects covered, and we go over
different approaches to students as well. We talk about the difference between
math lab and path center. We also go over reasons why a student may be
struggling.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
26
Verbal and nonverbal communication, how to send the most accurate message
you can.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
27
Tutoring techniques specific to the subject material were covered in TUTR 1B.
Techniques on how to approach math problems tutees have and how to
understand their perspective were also taught.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
28
Tutr1B was a reflective class that reviewed techniques and styles necessary for
tutoring. As well as practiced some fundamentals to ensure that tutors felt
competent in their subject.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
29
Tutoring 1B focuses on specific knowledge; either, to your subject area to aid
you in specific questions or concerns you might have to best help other students,
or it covers specific tutoring theories and principles to aid tutors in
communicating and tutoring in the most efficacious way possible.
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
30
Na
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
31
Teaching techniques for ESL tutor.
Dec 11, 2012 5:13 PM
32
Handouts, Powerpoint slides
Dec 11, 2012 5:12 PM
33
1B covered the communication aspect between the tutor and tutee, like how to
work with students in a way that remains your credibility while giving you a
relationship with the student that makes them feel comfortable.
Dec 11, 2012 5:12 PM
34
how to create trust and relationships, how to deal with tutees, how to become
conscious of what your words and actions are affecting your tutee, and how to
look for signs that your tutee needs help.
Dec 11, 2012 5:10 PM
35
How to tutor reading and writing.
Dec 11, 2012 5:10 PM
36
N/A
Dec 11, 2012 5:07 PM
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Q10. What material is covered in TUTR 1B?
37
None
Dec 11, 2012 5:07 PM
38
Tutoring 1B is specific to the subject you were hired to teach. In my case
chemistry and we covered how to explain different types of problems clearly.
Dec 11, 2012 4:26 PM
39
We shared math lab experiences. We went over problems in various math
classes that come up during tutoring.
Dec 11, 2012 4:25 PM
40
mathlab experiences
Dec 11, 2012 4:23 PM
41
We cover material specific to English classes: good/bad thesis statements, how
to assess how much work an essay needs, how to identify plagiarism, etc.
Dec 11, 2012 4:18 PM
42
How to specifically answer chemistry questions. How different teaching styles
work.
Dec 11, 2012 3:49 PM
43
What issues come up when tutoring math specifically.
Dec 11, 2012 3:38 PM
44
How to approach tutees, how to work out certain problems, how to work out
problems in ways that tutees can understand it
Dec 11, 2012 3:34 PM
45
Communication skills
Dec 11, 2012 3:30 PM
46
1B is suppose more on the subjects. I'm in the "general" subjects class. We
talked a lot about interpersonal communication.
Dec 7, 2012 8:58 PM
47
communications techniques and how to communicate effectively
Dec 7, 2012 8:54 PM
48
Specific of now students need to approach learning situations or lessons,
learning to see the signs of learning to adjust to help
Dec 7, 2012 8:46 PM
49
General Tutoring Practice. Communication, etc.
Dec 7, 2012 8:37 PM
50
Tutoring 1B covers training in math. Basic steps in explaining math problem to
students.
Dec 7, 2012 4:22 PM
51
Tutor 1B on top of all those general material covered in 1A talk specific problems
in math.
Dec 7, 2012 4:07 PM
52
We actually sometimes do problems and see how we can explain it. In addition
we also talk about thoughts on what make problems seem easier and fun to do.
Dec 7, 2012 3:57 PM
53
We learn about specific teaching skills in a particular subject (ESL).
Dec 7, 2012 3:45 PM
54
we discussed about different math subjects and talked about how students feel
about the tutor and how tutor can approach to help in different way
Dec 7, 2012 3:44 PM
55
we did a class observation , we did some paper work of a topic so if some
students need some help they can go and read the paper. we learned how to
interact with the tutee a example is the game of ping pong answer and question ,
we learn that making the tutee more involve and confidence to ask question he
will learn more.
Dec 7, 2012 3:36 PM
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Communication, different kinds of communication, how we communicate, how
Dec 7, 2012 3:31 PM
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Q10. What material is covered in TUTR 1B?
we can better communicate with our tutees, challenges we faced in sessions.
57
Prioritizing content of a writing assignment above grammar, how to deal with
difficult students, growth vs fixed mixed set
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
58
Subject-specific tutoring skills.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
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Concepts regarding tutoring in specific fields
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60
Not in it this semester
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We reviewed common problems from the first levels of chemistry in order to
remember old techniques are procedures that could be taught to students who
are not as advances as we are and we need to provide solutions to problems
that are founded on their knowledge bank. We also shared different learning
tricks to give to our students.
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Communication methods.
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Ways to enhance communication.
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promotion of tutoring, prioritizing content above grammar, practicing listening
skills, feedback on our experiences, how deal with difficult students, brainology:
growth vs fixed mindsets.
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65
Subject-specific training and methods of instruction for specific tutoring
situations.
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how we can make our tutee very calm and positive to understand the materials
that they have.
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67
We covered how to deal with different situations with difficult tutees, the
hierarchy of needs, and other techniques unique to English.
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some interesting math problems
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communication skills
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In my tutor 1B, we focused specifically on ways to help English students encouraging their individual thoughts, focusing on the specifics of essay-writings,
and comparing different tutoring styles.
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Q11. Does any of the material covered in TUTR 1A and TUTR 1B overlap?
1
Just how to communicate with students, and how to try and be a better tutor
overall
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2
Tutor reports
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3
Both classes cover how to communicate and understand the needs of our
students.
Dec 13, 2012 1:22 PM
4
In a way both teaches you how to act in different circumstances with your tutee.
It feels that they are teaching the same material but with a different language, as
one being psychology and the other being communication
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5
Strategies and Techniques
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6
Techniques for dealing with unprepared tutees and tutoring techniques in
general overlap between the two classes.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
7
Subjects dealing with communicating with students, and one or two
assignments.
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
8
They overlap because they go over roughly the aspects of why a student is
struggling. Both classes mainly focus on how to approach the student, which is
how it should be.
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9
Techniques regarding how to teach someone a concept were similar.
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10
The broader overview of tutoring seemed to overlap, creating a sense of
synergy.
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How to deal with situations regarding tutor and tutee feelings
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Sharing experiences.
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13
One overlap is the methods of identifying problems students may have outside of
the subject
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how to improve our teaching skills, how to deal with students who do not
understand our explanation of the subject.
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15
Approaching tutees and how to tutor at different levels
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Communication skills
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How or how well a student learns depends on interpersonal communication.
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Student learning methods and how we can help them
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19
Common practices for Tutees
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20
We cover "How to tutor" session in both classes.
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How to adapt tutoring styles to different students.
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How to solve a problem with your tutee.
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Q11. Does any of the material covered in TUTR 1A and TUTR 1B overlap?
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Communication methods somewhat.
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24
I think tutr 1b is more specific to communication in general, which is to be carried
out during tutoring sessions. Tutr 1A generally and briefly covers effective
communicating, which I think works synergictically with tutr 1B material.
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25
For WRAC 1B, Ms. Foth had us read an article that was about the fixed vs
growth mindset, which was also about brain development and learning.
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26
We covered "growth mindset" and "fixed mindset" in both trainings.
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How the brain works is a huge similarity between the sessions.
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Q14. Do you think TUTR 1A could or should be scheduled as an online course via blackboard, without any on
campus meetings?
1
Despite that the class is only once a month or on certain dates I think that the
time for the classes are just either late in the day or on friday when most
students don't have school and the campus is pretty much shutdown in regards
to the Library, Math Lab, Path and EOPS. Most close around 12 or 1 but then
theres a tutoring class later in the day
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2
face to face is important because of different learning styles.
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3
Honestly, after the first semester of tutor 1A and tutor 1B, for me those classes
are not necessary anymore since we were trained for a semester already. Since
the material for both classes seems to be repetitive from the first semester I do
not believe we would need campus meeting since we learned the subject
already, at least I hope everyone learned.
Dec 12, 2012 6:44 PM
4
More convenient
Dec 11, 2012 11:12 PM
5
I think there should be a choice. I love the course in person, but it may be
inconvenient for some
Dec 11, 2012 5:35 PM
6
It could be primarily online. I believe the first session should still be on campus.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
7
All we did was read material then post responses on blackboard, so practically
half the course is already online.
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
8
I feel this class would be best online as to avoid schedule conflicts.
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
9
Depends on time constraints.
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
10
I think that would be great due to schedule conflicts during the week.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
11
All the material could be turned in via blackboard. But, I think it is important for
the instructors to check in once in a while with the students. Although, I believe
that there could be less meetings in a semester.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
12
Only because I don't want to meet on fridays. I am hoping to pick up a second
job.
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13
Especially tutoring 1A could be scheduled as on online course taught through
blackboard. Again, much of the material concerns logistics and general
knowledge that does not require an in-person classroom setting to effectively
teach.
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
14
Face to face is best method of communication
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15
It would be helpful to have this as an online class. Many of us tutors and LA's are
extremely busy and are very active within the campus, so if we all are able to
learn the material at our own time, it would help us be able to do more. It's very
hard to coordinate a time where we will all meet and not have to give up other
commitments.
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16
I like having the face-to-face interactions with the instructor and students, there
is no response delay
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Q14. Do you think TUTR 1A could or should be scheduled as an online course via blackboard, without any on
campus meetings?
17
Meeting the coordinator allows us to talk in person
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18
It could, yes. It is nice to meet other tutors, though.
Dec 11, 2012 3:30 PM
19
Because the material we cover in class can't really be specific as it is during
class than online.
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20
beeing in continue meting with the coordinator will help us to know how we are
doing as a tuturs
Dec 7, 2012 3:36 PM
21
Tutoring 1A and 1B conflict with other classes too much.
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22
Having in person meetings with all the tutors is very beneficial because we have
more variety when it comes to disscussions.
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23
No, some students would be less likely to participate.
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24
A lot of the homework is done online, and in class, a lot of the discussion we
have can also be done online. We could keep the semestrerly meeting with Ms.
K to check in on how the semester is going.
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It is good for the tutors to interact face to face.
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26
Sharing experiences while being in the same room together brings a sense of
community among the tutors. If 1A is online, most tutors would not have any
opportunity to talk with different subject tutors.
Dec 7, 2012 3:27 PM
27
No, because otherwise, we would have no chance to interact with other tutors
and Ms. K.
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28
some problems are hard to explain through blackboard
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Q15. Do you think that TUTR 1A could or should be scheduled for one or two longer Saturday meetings with a
blackboard component, instead of meeting once a month?
1
I believe for the first semester it would be nice to meet face to face to learn how
the tutor center works, however for the following semester I do not believe this
class is necessary anymore.
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2
The course would be more convenient, and just as effective, if it was completely
online.
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3
The demand to meet on Saturdays may interfere with employment.
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4
No weekends, please.
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5
1 meeting + blackboard
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6
Meeting more often is beneficial and helpful.
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Q16. What's the best way to communicate information to you regarding updates to schedules, payroll,
annoucements, etc.? Please check all that apply
1
email
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2
Nothing
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3
I check email a lot, so that's the best way
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4
email, bulletin board
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5
e-mail, blackboard
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6
All of the above
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7
Text
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8
N/A
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9
Texting is extremely effective and convenient.
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10
nothing
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11
N/A
Dec 7, 2012 3:16 PM
Q17. Do you feel like you get the information you need regarding tutoring schedules, payroll, announcements,
etc.?
1
I usually am not told anything; I always have to be proactive and ask Breann or
Rachael
Dec 11, 2012 5:23 PM
2
But sometimes it the emails are sent to by zone account instead so it takes
longer for me to see them.
Dec 11, 2012 5:10 PM
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Q18. Do you have any suggestions or comments to improve tutor training?
1
I just believe it should be of online course but overall the tutoring classes are
nice to have. It's just good cause we can discuss our problems with one another.
Dec 20, 2012 1:28 PM
2
They are "ok" where they are at, any significant moves to change or move
trainings to weekends or late nights may cause students/ tutors to not want to
tutor. Even though we are tutors we all have a life, and bills to pay, so many of
us have jobs or participate in extracurricular activies.
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3
n
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4
Make it possible to notified via email whenever signs up for one of your
appointment times. That way there is no need to check before some arbitrary
cut-off time the night before a possible appointment.
Dec 13, 2012 11:49 PM
5
I thank both Mrs. Kunkle and Mrs. Martinez for their dedication and hard work.
Without you and your staff I feel many students would not have the opportunity
to get the help they need from quality tutors. Thank you!!!
Dec 13, 2012 1:22 PM
6
The Learning Center staff do a wonderful job in providing assistant to the tutees
and LA's. There contribution is the reason why the program has great success.
Dec 13, 2012 8:41 AM
7
Maybe have a very well formulated training for the first semester students and no
more training for the following semester since I believe the students learned how
to tutor already based on the first semester. If the tutors have any further
question regarding a method of teaching for a particular students, or even had a
problem with that student I think the teacher’s door should be left open for this
one specific problem. (teachers I mean the ones who taught us during the
training)
Dec 12, 2012 6:44 PM
8
Maybe have some kind of games or something that makes the tutors interact
with one another more, to make more of a community among us!
Dec 11, 2012 5:35 PM
9
frequent meetings but shorter meetings.
Dec 11, 2012 5:33 PM
10
n/a
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
11
I think the course material is very helpful, but it would be much more convenient
to take it online!
Dec 11, 2012 5:20 PM
12
I believe that one tutoring training class should be provided in the future. If
tutoring 1B was the only option i believe that would be best because it is relevant
to the tutoring that i am actually accomplishing.
Dec 11, 2012 5:18 PM
13
A different course for Learning Assisstants/
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
14
A lack of community between tutors exists among different subjects, such as
math, English etc. Perhaps, some activities or something other in order to create
a stronger sense of community. Among English tutors, I feel we all chat and
hang out. I suspect that it is the same among other tutors, except among us all.
Dec 11, 2012 5:17 PM
15
I felt that everything worked smoothly. I just personally wasn't sure what we were
supposed to do regarding hw. It was a little confusing at times due to being a
learning assistant for the fire academy. It was a different style of tutoring
compared to the other tutor programs. Overall it was a great experience for me.
Dec 11, 2012 5:16 PM
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Q18. Do you have any suggestions or comments to improve tutor training?
16
Tutor training could meet a little less than once a month because the rest could
be done via blackboard.
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17
In all sincerity, I don't want to meet on Fridays. Other than that, I am happy with
the program.
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18
Specifically the idea of having at least TUTR 1A online or only one or two longer
Saturday sessions instead of once a month is very appealing to me. I have an
issue with the once a month meetings just because it is too easy to forget or
disregard class meetings when considered with a load of other classes that take
up more of my time and attention. As well, an online component would make
more sense when it comes to working on or turning in assignments for the class
because it would allow them to be done over the course of a semester at a more
personal rate.
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
19
Nope
Dec 11, 2012 5:14 PM
20
I love this program! I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a Learning
Assistant, and I think I've become a better student since taking this class. It's
interesting to switch between a learning assistant and a student. We are
essentially the mediators between teachers and students. We understand where
both parties are coming from, and that is very rare, and special!
Dec 11, 2012 5:12 PM
21
No.
Dec 11, 2012 4:25 PM
22
There should be more hands-on training where we go over situations that may
arise and how to specifically handle them. We could do mock scenarios of
situations between tutors and tutees.
Dec 11, 2012 4:18 PM
23
Not that I can think of.
Dec 11, 2012 3:49 PM
24
No.
Dec 11, 2012 3:34 PM
25
More seating in the PATH center!
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26
i think tutor 1b would be more effective as one long class instead of several
classes
Dec 7, 2012 8:54 PM
27
Overall I think the system we are adopting right now is not too bad. But what I
will suggest for 1B should be made as general science training that will be
divided in several part throughout the semester. Chemistry should have one
session, math also one session and the other meeting can be online.
Dec 7, 2012 4:07 PM
28
I think our training classes are very helpful with the way it is. I really appreciate
the two instructors' time and efforts to train us to be a good tutor.
Dec 7, 2012 3:45 PM
29
None.
Dec 7, 2012 3:31 PM
30
There should be more TUTR 1A meetings, for example twice a month, because
more material is covered and it always feels rushed. Having more meetings will
better because we can cover more without being rushed every time.
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31
We could have tutor training more often (once a week) but shorter meetings (~30
minutes) so we could solve any problems as soon as they arise..
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Q18. Do you have any suggestions or comments to improve tutor training?
32
It's already really interactive but maybe some role playing.
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33
No, good job
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34
Any extra resources would be great - I really utilized the books in the PATH
center the most.
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35
No.
Dec 7, 2012 3:29 PM
36
Maybe try to be more concise in the meetings in order to cover more topics that
can acutally be helpful to our tutoring experience.
Dec 7, 2012 3:28 PM
37
If we went over some ways to deal with certain difficult situations during tutoring
in 1A, that would be very helpful.
Dec 7, 2012 3:27 PM
38
IN FACT I FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE AS IT.
Dec 7, 2012 3:26 PM
39
we can practice tutoring in the class so that we can find some problems during
tutoring.
Dec 7, 2012 3:25 PM
40
Include more discussions how how different subjects vary in terms of tutoring while those are covered in the course-specific tutor training, in 1A we mainly
focused on how English tutoring works, so there wasn't much broad discussion.
Dec 7, 2012 3:16 PM
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