Inclusivity
Ways to make students feel welcome at the start of a session
Greet them warmly, introduce yourself, and ask their names to create a welcoming atmosphere
Define adaptability in tutoring
The ability to adjust teaching methods and approaches based on the unique needs of students and changing circumstances
What might students find intimidating about asking for help?
Fear of being judged, feeling embarrassed about not knowing the answer, or concern about wasting the tutor's time
Describe a way to ensure shy students feel supported
Ask open-ended questions or check in with them privately to ensure they understand
How can you tailor sessions to cover the needs of all students?
Utilize a Google form before each session to guage student wants and needs
How can tutors gather anonymous feedback from tutees?
Use anonymous surveys or Google Forms to allow students to share honest feedback without feeling exposed
A simple way to build upon the tutor-tutee relationship in the beginning of sessions
interesting ice-breakers
Sirtaij refers to this as the class melting pot
What is a convergence of tutors from different learning centers, academic backgrounds, and identity backgrounds sharing their experiences and knowledge?
What’s a question tutors can ask to gauge student understanding?
Can you explain this concept in your own words?" or "What part of this problem feels unclear to you