Wittenberg Magazine P.O. Box 720 Springfield, Ohio 45501-0720
Phone: (937) 327-6141 Fax: (937) 327-6112
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Around Myers Hollow
Math Workshop Tutors Earn Recognition for Expertise
Not only did the Math Workshop increase the hours students can find help with math problems and homework, the students who work as tutors are now certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), an international organization that certifies effective college and university tutor training programs. As of January, 36 Math Workshop tutors had achieved Level 1 certification from the CRLA. At Level 1, tutors are certified in basic tutor training, which means they have learned basic techniques, roles and responsibilities, how to initiate tutor groups and establish the right environment, and active listening and communications skills. Tutors must be confident they can meet the needs of students, and they must comply with the ethics and philosophy of the tutoring program. Six additional students are currently being trained at Level 1 to meet the goal of 40 peer tutors. Advanced levels of tutor training certification will be offered by the workshop through CRLA in the next three years. Assistant Provost for Academic Services Lisa Rhine initiated the CRLA program on campus. Rhine and Assistant Director of the Math Workshop Kathy Johnson initially trained six students as head tutors, who in turn trained the others. “I can’t say enough about the head tutors,” Rhine said. “Their excitement and enthusiasm is the reason for the tremendous success of the program.”
Wittenberg Magazine P.O. Box 720 Springfield, Ohio 45501-0720 Phone: (937) 327-6141 Fax: (937) 327-6112 |
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