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 This course is for math tutors only.
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 20210403T10:09:21

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
OEE Yes
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
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
Demonstrate the ability to develop successful strategies that help others simplify and solve mathematical problems.

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

Evaluate personal performance on effectiveness of existing tutoring strategies with ideas for further development.

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.