Parker U Online Peer Tutor Training 101 Quiz

A tutor does not necessarily have to have all the answers for the topics being tutored. While it is expected that a tutor has a good understanding of the subject matter, it is not uncommon for them to encounter questions or topics that they may not know the answer to. In such cases, a good tutor will admit their lack of knowledge and work with the student to find the answer or seek additional resources.

Before being allowed to move onto another topic/course in a tutorial session, a tutee should summarize the concept/topic being tutored. This helps to ensure that the tutee has understood and grasped the information correctly. By summarizing the concept, the tutee can demonstrate their comprehension and the tutor can assess their understanding before moving on to the next topic. It also allows the tutee to consolidate their knowledge and reinforce their learning.

As a tutor, it is important to acknowledge the ideas of the tutee, regardless of whether they are correct or not. By acknowledging their ideas, you create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where the tutee feels valued and encouraged to participate. This can help build their confidence and motivation to learn. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

The functions that apply to questioning skills in this context are the diagnosis of what component of a topic the tutee is struggling to comprehend and determining how to teach/tutor a component of a topic. These questioning skills help the tutor identify the specific areas where the tutee is facing difficulties and then develop appropriate teaching strategies to address those challenges effectively.

The tutee should be responsible for completing the bulk of the work in a tutoring session. This is because the purpose of tutoring is to help the tutee learn and improve their skills. The tutor's role is to guide and support the tutee, providing explanations, examples, and assistance when needed. However, the tutee should take an active role in the learning process by actively engaging, asking questions, and completing the assigned tasks. Ultimately, the tutee's effort and commitment are crucial for their own learning and progress.

When a tutor does not know the correct answer or strategy, it is important for them to be honest and transparent with the tutee. Referring the tutee to the instructor is the best course of action in this situation. The instructor is better equipped to provide accurate guidance and support, ensuring that the tutee receives the correct information. This approach promotes honesty, integrity, and the overall success of the tutee's learning experience.

A good tutor should be willing to perform the roles of a teacher and a helper in a tutoring session. As a teacher, the tutor should be able to provide instruction, explain concepts, and guide the student through the learning process. As a helper, the tutor should be supportive, patient, and willing to assist the student in understanding difficult concepts or solving problems. These roles are essential in creating a positive and effective learning environment for the student.

The options "How to refer to lecture/seminar notes," "Discuss test-taking strategies used by tutor," and "How to use other campus resources" are good strategies to help a tutee become an independent learner. By teaching the tutee how to effectively use their lecture/seminar notes, they will be able to review and study the material on their own. Discussing test-taking strategies used by the tutor will help the tutee develop their own strategies for exams. Teaching the tutee how to use other campus resources will empower them to seek additional help and support outside of tutoring sessions.

The correct answer is "Last tutoring strategy used by tutor when nothing else works." This means that the direct technique should only be used as a last resort when all other tutoring strategies have been exhausted and have not been effective in helping the student. It suggests that the direct technique may be more forceful or assertive in nature and should only be used when absolutely necessary.

If a tutor is unsure about a duty within their role as an employee, they should contact Parker University's Human Resources and Parker University's staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning. Asking a peer may not provide accurate information, and guessing is not a reliable approach.