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Effective Tutoring. A Learning and Teaching Academic Development Seminar/Workshop Facilitated by. Introduction. Tutorials are important Tutorials provide environments for students to think practice solve problems make arguments discuss, etc. Introduction.
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Effective Tutoring A Learning and Teaching Academic Development Seminar/Workshop Facilitated by
Introduction • Tutorials are important • Tutorials provide environments for students to • think • practice • solve problems • make arguments • discuss, etc
Introduction • This Seminar/Workshop aims to explore a range of possibilities and strategies that can be adapted to various tutorial situations • Bear in mind not all information may be useful for all situations
The Tutorial • A regular meeting to discuss a topic • Provides two-way communication • Student to discover appropriate learning method
The Tutorial • Features of effective tutorials • felt part of the group • being acknowledged as an individual • contributions welcomed and acknowledged • tutor showed interest in the material and in the group
The Tutorial • Tutor well prepared • Aims were clear and achievable • Chance to participate • Had learnt or achieved something
The Tutorial • The tutor role is a facilitator • Characteristics of an effective tutor • facilitate and support good relationships with the group, • get students actively involved, • vary the activities in tutorials, • question and probe students’ reasoning processes
The Tutorial • Anticipate the difficulties and problems that the students are likely to have, • Demonstrate flexibility: admit to not knowing and be open to learning from students as well as with them.
The First Tutorial • Avoid being late for the first meeting. • Introduce yourself. • Do a ‘getting to know each other’ exercise. • Discuss expectations and negotiate some ground rules.
The First Tutorial • Go over some of the essential information that students need to know. • Explain • critical dates, • the School policy, • weighting of different assessments, • your availability. • Time for administrative tasks.
The First Tutorial • Introduction activities • students to talk to the next person • students to form small groups to find out what they have in common • use of statement grids • self introduction in turn
Learning Names • Ways to learn names • give students sticky labels to write their names • pair up students, introduce/interview each other, introduce the other to group • do a round • use ‘place cards’ with student names • hand out name cards • make a quick room plan and write names onto it
Group Setups Possible arrangements • Circle or semi-circle • Position yourself in front of the board • Sit opposite quiet participants • Disperse small groups around the room
Group Setups • Arrange furniture to echo activity • Vary your seating position • Ask students for a good arrangement
Forms of Tutorial Choice of forms depends on the nature and learning objectives of subject. Some suggested forms • Tutor presentation - clear explanation of material, demonstration of a process or solution
Forms of Tutorial • Student presentation - tutor needs to round off the topic and summarise main points • Questions and answers - can lead to new insights, synthesis of materials, solution to problems
Forms of Tutorial • Discussion - tutor becomes facilitator to clarify information or opinion. Students responsible for their own learning
Group Activities Group activities enhance learning. Some suggestions • Pyramids (think, pair, share) • Buzz groups • Syndicates • Fishbowls • Brainstorming • Rounds
Activities for Tutorials Tutorial activities are important in engaging students to learn. Some suggestions • Read some material • Write a question • Solve a problem/answer a question • Ask students to give examples
Activities for Tutorials • List pros/cons • Watch a video clip • Read your notes
Listening Don’t be trapped by the following in talking too much and listening too little • Too much content to complete • Will lose control of group • Students come with an empty head • Enjoy the authority • Have a particular interest in the topic • Encouraged by the students
Questioning Good questions enhance group learning. Some questioning techniques • Prepare strategies • Identify questions and anticipate response • Make questions interesting and relevant
Questioning • Show that you value all answers • Give time to answer • Create climate of trust • Ensure students understand question • Start with easy ones • Be careful in eliciting questions
Plan the Tutorial A tutorial plan provides a blueprint for the session. Should allow flexibility and spontaneity. Hints in planning • Balances • Objectives • How • What
Evaluating Tutorials Some reflection may improve next tutorial. Some quick ways to get feedback • Mid-semester evaluation • Informally asking students • Ask students questions on paper
Student Learning Four different styles • Activists • Pragmatists • Reflectors • Theorists
Student Learning We remember 10% of what we read, 20% of what we hear, 30% of what we see, 50% of what we hear and see, 70% of what we say, and 90% of what we both say and do.
Inclusive Tutoring Consider the social, cultural and teaching issues involved. • Workings of tutorial explicit • Consider non-English speaking students and minority groups • Avoid stereotyping and be non-judgmental • Helpful to students with learning disabilities and impairment
Workshop Activity • Use the Tutorial Plan to prepare a session that you are going to conduct. • You may like to reflect on some successful and some not so successful incidents in your past tutorials to help you to decide on the most appropriate strategy for effective tutoring.
The Facilitator Kwong Wong Learning and Teaching Support Tel. 9214 5970 Email kwong@swin.edu.au
