Monday, October 3, 2011

What to do and what not to do when tutoring

DO
Make the student feel comfortable so that they can open up
Motivate the student
Explain all steps when guiding a student through something
Ask a lot of questions
Focus on student's trouble areas
Prioritize your focus areas (High and low-order concerns)
Be enthusiastic.


DON'T
Promise high grades
Give false praise (Cheer-leading)
Do the student's work for them (Usurping ownership)
Assume what they know
Discourage the student
Brag about your own knowledge
Eat or drink while tutoring 
Focus on low-order concerns if high-order concerns exist

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