Peer Tutoring is a course designed to provide the opportunity to work with diverse learners. The course provides guidance in effective strategies for supporting other students in academic areas through tutoring.  It also provides an opportunity to build leadership skills that will have future applications.   Tutors will develop skills in learning styles, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, and teamwork.  Students must be willing to follow peer tutoring guidelines as outlined on the U-Hill Website.  This course is recommended for Grade 12 students. 

Evaluation Guideline:

Peer Tutoring Rubric

Peer Tutoring Log Sheet

Mandatory First Reading

Information about Peer Tutoring

Self-selected Readings

• Diverse Learning

A Brief Introduction to AutismAnxietyCommunicating with People with AutismFASDGuiding ADHD Students-Ten Ways To Help Them SucceedHey Teacher FASDSuggestions of how to work with Stuck KidTeaching children with FASDTips For Teaching High Functioning People with Autism

• ELL

8 Strategies to Help ELL StudentsCanadian Citizenship TestESL Learners - Some Do's and Don'tsLayers of Language (and Content) Acquisition

• Peer Tutor

How to Be an Effective Peer TutorMeet Your iBrainPeer Tutoring with Boise State UniversitySome tips for becoming a good studentThe Development of Social SkillsThe Masks Students WearTips for Assisting Math StudentsTutoring as Empowerment

Assignments

Peer Tutoring Reading Assignment

Peer Tutoring Reflection Assignment