What is the role of the tutor?

TUTORS SHOULD
 * To be positive and encourage the student.
 * To guide and assist the student without actually doing the work for them.
 * To prepare for each tutoring session by planning it carefully.
 * To keep a record of what you have covered in each session and have your student sign this
 * To keep all information about your student confidential.

•	be familiar with material, well-organised, and know what is to be taught

•	be able to discriminate between correct and incorrect responses

•	be able to keep records

•	give positive feedback and reinforcement

•	know the correct procedure following an incorrect response (delay correction of error to  allow learner time to self-correct; if pause is unsuccessful prompt with clues).

THE PROCESS

1.	Identify what is to be taught -	with the student

2.	Develop a ‘lesson plan’ -	tailor instruction to individual needs -	keep tasks simple (it is better to use several straight-forward tasks than one long task)

3.	Ensure working environment is appropriate -	cultural considerations -	noise -	interruptions -	body language, dress -	space and equipment

4.	Be encouraging and supportive