BAA Peer Tutor Framework
District Name: Okanagan Skaha
District Number: #67
Course Proposed: Peer Tutor 10, Peer Tutor 11; Peer Tutor 12
Developed by: Jeff Guy, Pam Storie, Jim Haddrel and School District # 37
Schools: Penticton Secondary School, Princess Margaret Secondary School,
Summerland Secondary School
Date Developed: October 2004
Principal’s Name: Pete Corcoran, Bruce Johnson, and Bill Bidlake
Board Authority Approval Date:
Board Authority Signature:
Grade Level of Courses: Grades 10, 11 & 12
Number of Course Credits: 2 credits / 60 hours; 4 credits / 120 hours
Hours of Instruction: 60 hours /120 hours
Prerequisite(s):
 Recommendation by two staff members, an administrator or counselor.
 Mature, responsible students who are respectful of others.
 Desire / interest to work with all students.
 Willingly communicate and interact with others.
Special Training, Facilities or Equipment: None
Course Synopsis: School District # 67’s Peer Tutor Program provides students the
opportunity to assist fellow students with their studies in a classroom setting. Peer
Tutors work with both individual students and lead small group activities. Peer Tutors are
supervised, directed and evaluated by the sponsor teacher(s). This course prepares and
motivates students to provide leadership and assistance to individuals with a variety of
needs. Students will develop social responsibility while acquiring skills in communication,
interpersonal relations, coaching leadership and teamwork. Students will acquire a life
long appreciation, value and acceptance of the dignity that should be afforded to all
individuals. Peer Tutors receive either two credits for completing 60 hours or four credits
for successfully completing 120 hours.
Rationale: Peer Tutors help facilitate learning by supporting the delivery of classroom
instruction. Peer Tutor placements are dictated by the Peer Tutors’ interest competency
in the subject area as well as by the availability of placements. Peer Tutors are
invaluable resources and play an integral roll in the learning process at the three high
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schools. In this course the students will acquire background knowledge about learning
and behaviour management theories appropriate to the peer tutoring setting.
Organizational Structure:
Unit / Topic
1
2
3
4
5
6
Peer Tutor Program:
Program Orientation
Placement Selections
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Total
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Time:
10 hours
2 hours
12 / 27 hours
12 / 27 hours
12 / 27 hours
12 / 27 hours
60 / 120 hours
Instructional Component:
 Direct Instruction
 Indirect Instruction
 Interactive Instruction
 Independent Study
 Modeling
 Practical Experience
 Group Work
Assessment methods include both formative and summative evaluations
including:
 Teacher observation
 Student reports
 Self assessments
 Reports from other teachers
 Student conferences
 Student Journals
 Presentations and demonstrations
Assessment Component:
 Participation
 Skill Development
 Knowledge Acquisition
Learning Resources:
Additional Information:
 Peer Tutor Course Outline 2004/05
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(Affective Domain)
(Psychomotor Domain)
(Cognitive Domain)
Peer Tutor 10 / 11 / 12
Course Outline:
The Peer Tutor Program provides students the opportunity to assist fellow students with
their studies in a classroom setting. Students are supervised, evaluated and directed by
the sponsor teacher(s). Students receive either two or four applied skills credits for
successfully completing the course. Peer Tutors are an invaluable resource and play an
integral roll in the learning process.
Expectations: Peer Tutors will
 Attend each class on time.
 Be prepared.
 Participate to the best of their ability.
 Attend all Peer Tutor Meetings and/or Seminars called during the lunch break.
 Work closely with the sponsor teacher to assist and support instruction.
 Respect all students and teachers.
Keys to Success: The following are some of the key characteristics and behaviours that
Peer Tutors are expected to develop and exhibit:
 Model appropriate and exemplary behaviours.
 Tutor first – peer second.
 Body Language is critical – Actions speak louder than words.
 Lots of positive verbal reinforcement. (Praise).
 Learn & use students’ names.
 Be genuine show interest.
 Focus on the task completion.
 Ignore inappropriate behaviours.
 Utilize the skills & experience of the sponsor teacher(s).
 Show enthusiasm for learning.
 Be fair & consistent when dealing with students.
 Never ridicule a student. Avoid sarcasm.
 Try to separate the behaviour from the person.
Evaluation:
 Sponsor teachers will provide regular verbal feedback to the peer tutors.
 Each term, Peer Tutors will complete a written self-evaluation that they will
share with their sponsor teacher(s), (for discussion purposes).
 Each term, the Sponsor teacher will complete a written evaluation of the Peer
Tutor. A copy of the evaluation will be attached to the students’ report card.
Support: If at any time students have an issue or a concern that Peer Tutors are not able
to resolve with the sponsor teacher - please consult with Mr. Guy at the office ASAP and
we will sort out any problems!
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Peer Tutor Grades 10 / 11 / 12
Sponsor Teacher’s Evaluation:
Student: __________________________________
Grade: __________________________
Sponsor Teacher: __________________________
Class: ____________________________
Term: _______
Directions to the Sponsor Teacher: Please complete the following evaluation in pen and
discuss it with the student prior to the final week of the term. Note that the Peer Tutor
should have completed a Self –Evaluation prior to handing it to you (see reverse). Submit
the evaluation to
on before ______________ . Feel free to keep a copy for your
records. A copy of this assessment will be attached the student’s report card.
Attendance & Punctuality:
_____/20
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Helpfulness:
_____/10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Skills / Knowledge Acquisition:
_____/10
Comments:______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Resourcefulness / Initiative:
_____/10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Equipment & Learning Resources Management:
_____/10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Rapport with Students:
_____/20
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Communication with the Teacher:
_____/20
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Total _____/100 marks
Teacher’s Signature: __________________________ Date: __________________________
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Peer Tutor Grades 10 /11 / 12
Peer Tutor’s Self Evaluation:
Student: __________________________________
Grade: __________________________
Sponsor Teacher: __________________________
Class: ____________________________
Term: __ 1____
Directions to the Peer Tutor: Please complete the following evaluation in pen and discuss it
with your sponsor teacher during the final week of the term. Remind your sponsor teacher
to compete the Sponsor Teachers’ Evaluation on the reverse side, and submit the form
to____________
on or before
.
Attendance & Punctuality:
_____/20
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Helpfulness:
_____/10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Skills & Knowledge Acquisition:
_____/10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Resourcefulness / Initiative:
_____/10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Equipment & Learning Resources Management:
_____/10
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Rapport with Students:
_____/20
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Communication with the Teacher:
_____/20
Comments:____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Total _______ /100 marks
Peer Tutor’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _________________________
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BAA Peer Tutor Program Framework
BAA Peer Tutor Program Framework