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STEP
11 - GROUP TUTORING |
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As a new tutor, you may find the
prospect of group tutoring somewhat daunting. However, your tutees in
the group will all be taking the same class level, though they may not meet
at the same time. Often, tutors find
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Advantages of group tutoring |
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You do not have to switch between different types of class levels.
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The tutoring process is done
once.
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Each of the students
provides input, therefore helping the process.
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You springboard ideas off
each other.
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The students can help each
other.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR GROUP
TUTORING |
- Arrange the students
at the same table.
- Let the students
know you'll be tutoring them as a group.
- Let the students know you encourage
each individual's input.
- Arrange seating
and notes in a way that encourages interaction and visibility.
- Encourage
participation.
- Provide
direction, not dictatorship.
- Encourage
interaction by having tutees answer each other's questions.
- Guide the
conversation, but remember to limit how much you talk.
- Ask open-ended
questions.
- Ask the students to
vote on an answer, rather than giving a blanket "yes" or "no" response.
- Control
"dominate" tutees.
- Consciously,
but slowly, draw shy tutees into the flow of conversation.
- Rephrase
questions that do not yield comments.
- Don't always clarify with an explanation;
use silence. Encourage students to answer questions - right or
wrong.
- Be respectful.
- Use eye
contact.
- Summarize the
ideas presented in sessions.
- Stress
confidentiality.
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The more you practice
tutoring, the easier it will become to facilitate group
tutoring effectively. Remember, we do not expect you to
know every answer to every possible question. We understand that
tutoring may be new to you; thus, we expect an adjustment
period. The first few
group sessions may be a little rocky. If you need help in finding better ways to
facilitate groups; find that you are more comfortable one-on-one; or
find that you prefer just a couple
of people at a time, please let an Instructional Specialist or the TLC
director know. We are here to help you.
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