Review Questions for Discussion

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1. Define "tutor"
   

   Four primary goals of tutoring are to help the student develop:

   List the five major components of a tutoring plan.

   Describe a technique that might be used by the supervisor prior to the tutoring session to determine the tutor's ability to conduct the instructional activities.

   List two ways to help the tutor insure that the student understands the task to be completed.

   Write a verbal statement that would provide positive feedback to a student who is learning to complete a job application.

   What is the purpose of providing positive reinforcement to students in a tutoring situation?

   Describe two good practices to follow in asking questions during instruction.

   What is the tutor's goal in responding to a student's request for help?

   What two types of reinforcement can be used in tutoring students?

   What are the primary considerations in determining the location and arrangement of the tutoring site?

   List three factors to be accounted for in arranging the tutoring site.

   Name two factors that should be considered in designing a record keeping system?

   What are the two purposes of evaluating a tutoring session?

   List two ways a tutor's effectiveness can be evaluated.

   Describe techniques useful in developing a positive student-tutor relationship.

   List six responsibilities of the supervising teacher in implementing tutoring activities.

   What information would be useful to the supervising teacher prior to planning tutor training?

   List four activities that could be appropriately conducted by a tutor.

   What are the advantages of adequate training for the tutor? For the supervisor? For the students?

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