MATH 189 - Math Tutor Training

1 Credits

Instruction in methodologies for tutoring mathematics for tutors in the Math Resource Center.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Do not list in quarterly schedule.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Math tutors tutoring for the Math Resource Center
Active Date 2013-02-12

Grading System Decimal Grade
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline
Orientation to the Math Resource Center Best tutoring practices Effective questioning and listening techniques Learning styles Learning disabilities Tutoring in a multi-cultural environment Tutoring math specific content Coping with difficult tutoring situations

Student Learning Outcomes
Assist others in developing successful strategies to simplifying and solving mathematical problems.

Discuss appropriate strategies for a variety of tutoring situations including difficult or unfamiliar math content and unusual and difficult tutoring situations.

Be able to reflect on tutoring strategies discussed in training and discuss personal performance

Effectively use appropriate communication and questioning techniques while tutoring.

Be able to conduct oneself professionally and follow MRC policies and guidelines as listed in the MRC Tutoring Manual