L A 61A - TUTOR TRAINING I

    Recent Professors
    NATALIA MENENDEZ
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    2–3 students
    Credits
    1
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of L A 61A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is intended for students who are first-time tutors in English, ESLL, or other reading and/or composition based courses for the peer/student tutoring programs offered at Foothill College. Training in tutoring and communication skills, including study skills, learning skills, college policies, professionalism, ethics, and role modeling of successful student behavior, in order to guide the students they tutor to become critical thinkers and independent learners. Theories and techniques of subject-specific tutoring skills. Practice of these skills through sample student work, course assignments, and reflections on current tutoring experiences.
    Usually Held
    Tue 12:10pm–1:20pm, Tue 8:40am–9:50am, Wed 1:10pm–2:20pm, Mon 1:10pm–2:20pm