BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
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Department/ Subject Area ENG
Course Number 032C
Disciplines EDUC-Education
ENG-English
ESL-English as a Second Language
LRNGAST-Learning Assistance
MATH-Mathematics
READING-Reading
SP ED-Special Education
Proposal Type New Course
Division Library, Learning Resources, and Language Arts Division
Cross Listing Courses
Course Title Seminar in Communications: Reading-Beginning Tutor Techniques
Transcript Title Sem Comm: Rdg-Beg Tech
Course Description This course is designed for the student, at beginning level, 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 2001 Summer
Change MINOR
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
Non-Credit Options
Repeated YES
Repeat Count 2
Repeat Frequency 1
Repeat Period TERM
Repeat Units 0
Repeat Rationale
Challenged NO
Rationale
Fee Amount 0.00
Comparable Course Information
Comparable Course Information
Course Goals
Course Goals General Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
at a beginning level
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:
at a beginning level
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
Course Outline
Outline Text
  1. Comprehension Strategies
    1. Annotating
    2. Mapping
  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. Vocabulary Strategies
    1. Context clues
    2. Dictionary and thesaurus skills
  4. Word Attack Strategies
    1. Phonics
    2. Word parts
  5. Tutoring Strategies
    1. Individualized tutoring
    2. Building relationships
Course Assignments
Course Assignments
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
Periodicals
Course Supplies
Course Supplies
Course Resources
Course Resources Learning Resources
Optional Text: Current support adequate
Resources:

Computer Resources
Optional Text: None
Resources:

Disabled Student Programs and Services
Optional Text: None
Resources:

Other Resources
Optional Text: None
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Entry Skills
Entry Skills
Course Requisites
Course Requisites
General Education Requirements
Proposed For Categories
 
Transfer Types Course cannot be transferred to UC
Course can be transferred to CSU
Course Codes
CB00 State ID CCC000372405
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 - No skill level required
Instructional Code M - Intermediate
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
Prior Skills (CB21) Y = Not applicable
Originator Exported from System 2000
Proposal Type New Course
Course Status Active
Admin Dates
Board of Trustees 10/17/2000
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