Tutor Training

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Tutor Training

What are successful strategies for training tutors?
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Tutor Training Questions and Answers

  • How can I train or prepare my tutors to meet the needs of their learners? Discussion Archived: Tutor Prep
  • What do other literacy organizations offer their volunteer tutors in terms of training and development? Discussion Archived: Tutor PD
  • I'm wondering if any of you have successful strategies for getting tutors to attend ongoing training as they tutor. I know some programs require tutors to attend. Does that work well? Discussion Archived: Tutor PD Strategies
  • What other strategies encourage them to continue to learn and grow in their tutoring role?
  • Has anyone tried email discussions with their tutors?
  • What are effective strategies for getting better attendance?
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Full Discussion

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Tutor Training Resources


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Tutor Training Literature

  • Belzer, A. (2006). Less May Be More: Rethinking Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training. JOURNAL OF LITERACY RESEARCH, 38(2), 111–140.
  • Belzer, A. (2006). What are they doing in there? Case studies of volunteer tutors and adult literacy learners. International Reading Association (pp. 560–572) doi:10.1598/JAAL.49.7.2.
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