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Tutor Training The training
course for becoming a volunteer tutor involves six weekly meetings held at
the The next tutor
training course will begin Thursday, October 1, 2009. Click here for the specific agenda. The following
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DAY 1:
Overview and Introduction (Thursday,
week 1) Introductions Overview of Literacy Program Giant Turnip Exercise Learning Styles Characteristics of Adult Learners Tutor Goals Tutor Application DAY 2:
Reading & Assessments (Thursday,
week 2) Circulation Department Representative Reading Strategies (Phonics, Whole
Word, Whole Language) Our Materials in the New Reader’s
Section Learner Assessments DAY 3:
The Youth Services Department
Representative Our Materials in the Tutor Trainee’s Treasure Hunt Homework DAY 4:
Teaching Techniques (Thursday,
week 4) Reference Department Representative Treasure Hunt Homework (from day 3) Introduction to Survival Kits Teaching Techniques (Cloze,
Substitution, Transformation, etc.) DAY 5: Getting Started (Thursday, week 5) Matching Who Is Your Learner? Survival Kits Donations Ingredients of a Good Lesson Getting Started Homework Ideas Learner Goals Learner Recognition Dateline Video DAY 6:
Follow-up, Feedback, & Suggestions (1 month after Week 5) Guest Tutor/Learner Pair More Lesson Suggestions Sharing of Ideas/Successes/Problems/Questions |
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Ph: 508.830.4260 |