Appointment Logistics
How long are individual tutoring appointments?
50 minutes
Asking open ended questions is an example of what tutoring style?
Indirect
List all of the drop-in subjects
MT, Engineering, Math, IBL/GSMA/ISS/Writing
How many tutors and SIs do we have on staff?
27
What do you do when a student no-shows?
What does ZPD stand for?
Zone of Proximal Development
List at least 5 classes that have an SI
Algebra, Calc 1, Calc 2, Chemistry, Circuits, Physics, Intro Marine Eng, Adv Writing, Macroeconomics, Mario Biology, Statics
What is Erika's favorite plant?
Cactus and/or succulent
What is the first thing you do when you arrive at location for a tutoring appointment?
What if a tutee asks something you don't know?
Teach them how you research/look things up
What is the appointment cap for students?
2 appointments per subject, per week
What subject (as listed in passport) had the most appointments last semester?
Marine Transportation
When is a tutor allowed to cancel an appointment?
Never (must find a sub, or reschedule, but always email Erika)
What is the banking model of education?
Students are empty vessels to be filled by teachers/ doesn't acknowledge independent thought
Where can you find a proof of appointment form?
Website: under "for students" FAQs
What percentage of the student body attended tutoring last year?
33%
What locations are not allowed for tutoring appointments?
Dorms or off-campus
What is a "generalizability issue"?
Student can articulate the rules/formula/theory, but is unable to apply it in a problem consistently
Open the kiosk on your computer to the login screen
Passport: bottom right corner, "additional modes," kiosk, tutoring, all available services
Trinity, Harvard, Vanderbilt