ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
SLS 1711 PEER TUTORING AND PROCTORING Cr.Hrs. 2
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Instructor:
Name: Dr. Michael Culligan
Email:
Office Phone: (727) 791-2583
Office Hours: M 9:30-10; 12:30-1;T/TH 12:45-2; W 9:30-10;12:30-2; Friday 10-2
Office Location: ES 313H
A. Course Description:
Prerequisite: REA 0001. Under the supervision of an instructor, the student (hereafter called "tutor") conducts peer tutoring/proctoring in individualized classroom or laboratory learning situations. The emphasis is on the one-to-one helping relationship in an academic area in which the peer tutor/proctor has competence. A maximum of 8 credits can be received for this course. 4 contact hours per week = 2 credit hours; 6 contact hours per week = 3 credit hours.
For this course, you will be assigned by Dr. Culligan to a specific SLS 1101: College Experience. You will serve as a tutor for those students assigned to SLS 1101. This will require that you arrange a specific, designated time to work with students outside of their normal classroom meeting time and to be available to assist students during actual classroom time under the supervision of the class instructor. Meetings may be held in the Learning Resource Commons or another agreed-upon area. Tutors will provide a schedule of availability. Your tutoring actives may include such tasks as: assisting students with using MyCourses, work-shopping course assignments, scheduling faculty-student mentoring appointments, clarifying course expectations, college resources orientations, reviewing success strategies, contacting students by phone or email
B. Major Learning Outcomes:
1. The tutor will understand the principles of the subject in which he/she tutors/proctors.
2. The tutor will develop and maintain high ethical standards when working with other students.
3. The tutor will learn how to explain to peers the principles of the course subject-matter in which he/she tutors/proctors.
4. The tutor will demonstrate knowledge of the rewards and the problems of teaching individuals.
5. The tutor will help the instructor discover any weaknesses in the course materials or in the instructional strategies, as identified by the students in the individualized class/lab.
6. The tutor will appreciate the importance of consistent attendance in the role of peer helper.
C. Course Objectives Stated in Performance Terms:
1. The tutor will understand the principles of the subject in which he/she tutors/proctors by:
a. scoring a minimum of 90 percent on 90 percent of the unit tests in the course in which he/she is tutoring.
b. discussing to the instructor's satisfaction all of the instructional objectives of each unit of study.
2. The tutor will develop and maintain high ethical standards when working with other students by
a. maintaining a professional relationship with the students.
b. showing respect for the students’ cultural background and personal value system.
c. seeking assistance in finding answers to questions when necessary.
3. The tutor will learn how to explain to peers the principles of the course subject-matter in which he/she tutors/proctors by explaining answers to returned-test questions in hopes that 50 percent of the classroom students will improve their scores on the first re-test.
4. The tutor will demonstrate knowledge of the rewards and the problems of teaching individuals by:
a. listing at least three personal rewards and three personal problems he/she identified in teaching.
b. qualifying for re-enrollment in the course.
5. The tutor will help the instructor discover any weaknesses in the course materials or in the instructional strategies, as identified by the students in the individualized class/lab, by identifying at least one concept or one unit question that is not clear to students, in at least 50 percent of the weekly instructor-tutor meetings
6. The tutor will appreciate the importance of consistent attendance in the role of peer helper by meeting all of his/her scheduled class hours unless excused by the instructor.
D. Criteria Performance Standard:
1. STUDENT LOG: Students are required to maintain a weekly average of four classroom/lab contact hours by maintaining a log that includes the following information: Day, Start Time, End Time, and Task/Agenda.
40 points
2. INSTUCTOR/TUTOR MEETINGS: Several meetings will be conducted throughout the semester between the tutoring cohorts and the faculty supervisor. Any unexcused meeting will result in a 5 point deduction.
15 points
3. FACULTY ASSESSMENT: Both the instructors teaching the SLS 1101 and SLS 1126 class you have been assigned to as the student-tutor will be asked to provide feedback on your tutoring. Qualities that will be assessed will include: overall professionalism, dependability, enthusiasm, content knowledge, problem solving/critical thinking skills, and communication skills.
10 points
4. STUDENT OBJECTIVES: There will be several miscellaneous objectives assigned throughout the semester. Most tasks will connect to the enhancement of the SLS 1101 course.
25 points
5. END OF TERM FINAL MEETING: Within the last two weeks of the semester, arrange to meet with your instructor in order to provide a final review of your term activities.
10 points
E. Grades: A= 90-100, B= 80-89, C= 70-79, D = 60-69, F= 59 or less