ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
SLS 1711
Prefix Number
PEER TUTORING AND PROCTORING
Course Title
Cr.Hrs.
2
Instructor:
Name: Dr. Michael Culligan
Email: culligan.michael@spcollege.edu
Office Phone: (727) 791-2583
Office Hours: M 9:30-10; 12:30-1;T/TH 1-2; W 9:30-10;12:30-2; Friday 10-2
Office Location: ES 313H
A.
Course Description:
Prerequisite: REA 0001. Under the supervision of an instructor, the student (hereafter
called "tutor") conducts peer tutoring/proctoring in individualized classroom or laboratory
learning situations. The emphasis is on the one-to-one helping relationship in an
academic area in which the peer tutor/proctor has competence. A maximum of 8 credits
can be received for this course. 4 contact hours per week = 2 credit hours; 6 contact
hours per week = 3 credit hours.
For this course, you will be assigned by Dr. Culligan to a specific SLS 1101: College
Experience. You will serve as a tutor for those students assigned to SLS 1101. This will
require that you arrange a specific, designated time to work with students outside of their
normal classroom meeting time and to be available to assist students during actual
classroom time under the supervision of the class instructor. Meetings may be held in the
Learning Resource Commons or another agreed-upon area. Tutors will provide a
schedule of availability. Your tutoring actives may include such tasks as: assisting
students with using MyCourses, work-shopping course assignments, scheduling facultystudent mentoring appointments, clarifying course expectations, college resources
orientations, reviewing success strategies, contacting students by phone or email
B.
Major Learning Outcomes:
1. The tutor will understand the principles of the subject in which he/she tutors/proctors.
2. The tutor will develop and maintain high ethical standards when working with other
students.
3. The tutor will learn how to explain to peers the principles of the course subject-matter
in which he/she tutors/proctors.
4. The tutor will demonstrate knowledge of the rewards and the problems of teaching
individuals.
5. The tutor will help the instructor discover any weaknesses in the course materials or in
the instructional strategies, as identified by the students in the individualized class/lab.
6. The tutor will appreciate the importance of consistent attendance in the role of peer
helper.
C.
Course Objectives Stated in Performance Terms:
1. The tutor will understand the principles of the subject in which he/she tutors/proctors
by:
a. scoring a minimum of 90 percent on 90 percent of the unit tests in the course in
which he/she is tutoring.
b. discussing to the instructor's satisfaction all of the instructional objectives of each
unit of study.
2. The tutor will develop and maintain high ethical standards when working with other
students by
a. maintaining a professional relationship with the students.
b. showing respect for the students’ cultural background and personal value system.
c. seeking assistance in finding answers to questions when necessary.
3. The tutor will learn how to explain to peers the principles of the course subject-matter
in which he/she tutors/proctors by explaining answers to returned-test questions in
hopes that 50 percent of the classroom students will improve their scores on the first
re-test.
4. The tutor will demonstrate knowledge of the rewards and the problems of teaching
individuals by:
a. listing at least three personal rewards and three personal problems he/she
identified in teaching.
b. qualifying for re-enrollment in the course.
5. The tutor will help the instructor discover any weaknesses in the course materials or in
the instructional strategies, as identified by the students in the individualized class/lab,
by identifying at least one concept or one unit question that is not clear to students, in
at least 50 percent of the weekly instructor-tutor meetings
6. The tutor will appreciate the importance of consistent attendance in the role of peer
helper by meeting all of his/her scheduled class hours unless excused by the
instructor.
D.
Criteria Performance Standard:
1.
STUDENT LOG: Students are required to maintain a weekly average of four
classroom/lab contact hours by maintaining a log that includes the following information:
Day, Start Time, End Time, and Task/Agenda.
40 points
2.
INSTUCTOR/TUTOR MEETINGS: Several meetings will be conducted throughout the
semester between the tutoring cohorts and the faculty supervisor. Any unexcused
meeting will result in a 5 point deduction.
15 points
3.
FACULTY ASSESSMENT: Both the instructors teaching the SLS 1101 and SLS 1126
class you have been assigned to as the student-tutor will be asked to provide feedback
on your tutoring. Qualities that will be assessed will include: overall professionalism,
dependability, enthusiasm, content knowledge, problem solving/critical thinking skills,
and communication skills.
10 points
4. STUDENT OBJECTIVES: There will be several miscellaneous objectives
assigned throughout the semester. Most tasks will connect to the enhancement
of the SLS 1101 course.
25 points
5.
END OF TERM FINAL MEETING: Within the last two weeks of the semester, arrange
to meet with your instructor in order to provide a final review of your term activities.
10 points
E.
Grades: A= 90-100, B= 80-89, C= 70-79, D = 60-69, F= 59 or less