BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
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Department/ Subject Area ENG
Course Number 032A
Disciplines EDUC-Education
ENG-English
ESL-English as a Second Language
LRNGAST-Learning Assistance
MATH-Mathematics
READING-Reading
SP ED-Special Education
Proposal Type Course Revision (Minor)
Division Library, Learning Resources, and Language Arts Division
Cross Listing Courses
Course Title Seminar in Communications: Tutor Center
Transcript Title Seminar Comm: Tutor Ctr
Course Description This course is designed for the student who is qualified to work as a content area tutor. Emphasis in training is placed on study skills, learning styles, problem solving, tutoring techniques and methods, interpersonal relationships, and content analysis. (CSU)
Community Service No
Proposed For Revision
Effective Date 2009 Fall
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Course Description
Lecture Hrs: 0.50 - 2.00
Lab Hrs: 0 - 0
Student Unit Hrs: 0.50 - 2.00
Faculty Lecture Units: 2.00
Faculty Lab Units: 0
Field Trips Not Required
Grade Options B: A-F or P/NP
Transfer/Degree Applicability Associate Degree & Transfer
Non-Credit Options
Repeated NO
Repeat Count
Repeat Frequency
Repeat Period
Repeat Units
Repeat Rationale
Challenged YES
Rationale
Fee Amount 0.00
Comparable Course Information
Comparable Course Information Community College Course
Bakersfield College
Tutor Training and Practicum ACDV B5
Catalog Year: 2007-08 Page: 108
URL: http://www.bc.cc.ca.us/academic/catalog/0708/Course_Descriptions.pdf
ACDV B5 Tutor Training and Practicum (2 units) Essential human relations skills and methods of effective tutoring, placing these skills into practice with tutees referred by the Tutor Coordinator. Student may be referred by subject area instructor(s). Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘B’ in subject to be tutored or approval of subject area instructor or evaluation of prerequisites by the Tutor Trainer and/or Tutor Coordinator. Recommended: Reading Level 6. Hours: 18 lect/disc, 54 supervised tutoring. Offered: F, S. CCS: Liberal Arts & Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges.

Community College Course
City College of San Francisco
Introduction to Tutoring LERN 10
Catalog Year: 2007 Page: online
URL: http://www.ccsf.edu/cgi-bin/Search/htsearch.pl
LERN 10. Introduction to Tutoring (1) Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. CR/NC only Prereq.: Acceptance into a CCSF Peer Tutoring Program Designed for students who wish to tutor in the Learning Assistance Center, other tutorial programs, or classrooms. An introduction to the theories and methods of effective tutoring. Tutoring responsibilities, lesson planning, study skills, questioning and modeling techniques, cultural awareness, subject area tutoring, and problem-solving. CSU

Community College Course
San Diego Mesa College, City College, and San Diego Miramar
Tutor Training EDUC 100
Catalog Year: 2007-08 Page: 273
URL: http://www.communitycollege.net/catalogs/mesa/cat_mesa/cat_sec6.pdf
100 Tutor Training .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 1 unit Credit/No Credit Only Advisory: English 51 and English 56 and Mathematics 32, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5, R5 and M20. Limitation on Enrollment: Student must have completed a minimum of 12 units of college credit with an accumulated grade point average of 3.0 or better in subject area he/she will tutor. This course prepares college-level students for tutoring adult/college students. Student trainees learn about tutoring methods as well as how to use appropriate written and mediated instructional materials. The course includes supervised tutoring practice. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.

Community College Course
American River College
Introduction to Tutor Training INDIS 320
Catalog Year: 2007-08 Page: 289
URL: http://wserver.arc.losrios.edu/catalog/Catalog.pdf
INDIS 320 Introduction to Tutor Training 1 Unit Advisory: A grade of “B” or better in the course the student will serve as a tutor. Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 18 hours LEC This course is offered in coordination with the American River College Tutorial Services Program. It is designed to train students to become effective tutors.
Course Goals
Course Goals General Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. analyze effectively how students learn and assist tutees in successfully understanding and completing assignments.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives Specific Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate and share appropriate study skill techniques.
2. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of learning styles and apply appropriate learning strategies.
3. Demonstrate the various problem-solving techniques and implement them with the tutee.
4. Identify and use appropriate tutoring techniques.
5. Demonstrate the aspects of interpersonal relationships and approaches to working with the tutee.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of required tutoring methods and materials for specific content areas.
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
  1. Outcome:Demonstrate the use of active listening, positive reinforcement and effective questioning skills in tutoring sessions.
    Assessment:Observation and evaluation of individual tutors by Coordinator. Discussion of evaluation rubric specifically regarding student learning styles and communication techniques for tutoring. Additional assignments related to specific skill deficits.
  2. Outcome:Identify and use specific study techniques that promote active learning in tutoring sessions.
    Assessment:Observation and evaluation of individual tutors by Coordinator. Discussion of evaluation rubric, specifically regarding study skill techniques and problem-solving strategies. Additional assignments related to specific skill deficits.
Course Outline
Outline Text
  1. Introduction
    1. Participant introduction
    2. Purpose
    3. Mission and objectives
    4. The tutor
      1. Characteristics
      2. Responsibilities
      3. Materials and procedure in the tutor center
  2. Interpersonal Relationship Strategies
    1. Communication process
    2. Clarification
    3. Paraphrasing
    4. Motivation
    5. Self-confidence
    6. Appropriate personal presentation
    7. Appropriate social interaction
  3. How Do You Know?
    1. Left/Right Brain
    2. Potential
    3. Implications
  4. Process Techniques
    1. Textbooks
    2. Lectures
    3. Tests
    4. SQ3R (Survey Question-Read, Recite, Review)
    5. Mapping
    6. Bloom's Taxonomy
  5. Celebrate Diversity
  6. How Do You Do It?
    1. Learning process
    2. Learning disabilities
    3. Conflict resolution
Course Assignments
Course Assignments Reading
Optional Text:
Assignments:

Complete the three assigned readings on Adult Learners and Underprepared students. Incorporate the learning principles from these articles in your Tutor Observation report.

 


Writing
Optional Text:
Assignments:

Students will report on three observations of tutoring sessions. The report will integrate relevant points from three assigned readings on Adult Learners.


Other
Optional Text:
Assignments: Students will observe other students role play a tutoring session and will evaluate the observed session in terms of the Tutoring Cycle. Students will develop practice points for the observed role players to help them improve their tutoring techniques.
Course Methods of Evaluation
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Course Methods of Evaluation A student's evaluation will be based on a required final examination and multiple measures of performance including critical thinking. These methods may include, but are not limited to the following.
The student will be graded on class participation, quizzes, a final examination, and other assignments as established by the instructor. At least one method will be used which will require the student to demonstrate critical thinking as evidenced through writing, and/or problem-solving.
Course Methods of Instruction
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Methods Lecture
Other Methods
Course Distance Education
Delivery Methods
Other Methods
Quality Assurance
Evaluation Method
Additional Resources
Distance Ed - Contact Types
Distance Ed - Contact Types
Course Textbooks
Textbooks
Manuals Susan Dees-Roberts, editor. Tutor Training Handbook, revised edition. College Reading & Learning Association
Periodicals
Course Supplies
Course Supplies
Course Resources
Course Resources Learning Resources
Optional Text: Current support adequate
Resources:
Computer Resources
Optional Text: Current support adequate
Resources:
Disabled Student Programs and Services
Optional Text: Current support adequate
Resources:
Other Resources
Optional Text: Current support adequate
Resources:
Entry Skills
Entry Skills Advisory
Reading Level II
Course Requisites
Course Requisites
General Education Requirements
Proposed For Categories
 
Transfer Types Course can be transferred to CSU
Course cannot be transferred to UC
Course Codes
CB00 State ID CCC000370973
SAM Code (CB09) D = Possibly Occupational
TOP Code (CB03) 0802.00 - Educational Aide (Teacher
Course Credit Status (CB04) Credit - Degree Applicable
Coop Educational Code N - N = Not Coop Education
Coop Work Code (CB10) Y - Y = Not Applicable
CAN Code (CB14)
Course Completion Assessment Level None
Instructional Code
Classification Codes (CB11) A - Liberal Arts
Print Catalog YES
Print Class Schedule YES
Independent Studies NO
Open Entry NO
Work Experience NO
Special Topics NO
Appointment YES
Contract Course NO
Basic Skills (CB08) N Not Basic Skills
Organizational Unit Library, Learning Resources, & Language Arts Div
Prior Skills (CB21) Y = Not applicable
Originator Nina O'Connell
Previous Course ENG 032A Seminar in Communications: Tutor Center
Proposal Type Course Revision (Minor)
Course Status Active
Admin Dates
Curriculum Committee Chair 12/18/2007
Board of Trustees 12/18/2007
Discipline Group Chair 09/25/2007
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