ID 220 - Peer Tutoring Practicum

The Peer Tutoring Practicum is a 2-credit hybrid course that enhances a tutor’s skills. Student tutors are expected to work concurrently as peer tutors while taking this course. Course topics include: tutoring techniques, learning theory, learning styles, handling difficult situations, setting goals, active listening and paraphrasing, using probing questions, study skills, metacognition, and strategies for tutoring ELL students and students with learning differences. This will be taught as a hybrid course, with some of the content offered online.

Credits: 2

Prerequisites/Restrictions: Permission of Instructor Required (Contact instructor 2 weeks prior to registration)