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A Selected Bibliography For Tutor Training and Supervision (doc) free
(Revised 2001) by Gladys R. Shaw, Editor 
(31 page document in Microsoft Word format)

A Tutor Training Handbook (2003) has been compiled by ITTPC which contains approximately two dozen "how to" essays from tutor training specialists. It can be ordered on the Publications section of this site. section of this site or by selecting this link Tutor Training Handbook(order form doc)


Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are a great resource. Two of the best resources for ITTPC program directors and training coordinators would be the LAC Management SIG and the Peer Tutor SIG. For more information contact:

Learning Assistance Center Management SIG
website: http://lacmsig.pbwiki.com/

Penny Turrentine, Co-chair
Pima Community College - West Campus C-217
2202 W. Anklam Rd.
Tucson, AZ  85709-0001
520-206-6796 (w)
penny.turrentine@pima.edu

Dorothy Briggs, Co-chair
University of Arizona, SALT Center
Box 210136
Tucson, AZ 85721-0136
520-626-0405 (w) 520-621-9448 (fax)
dabriggs@email.arizona.edu

  • Goal: To provide a forum for the discussion of learning center goals, practices, supervision, and evaluation among learning assistance center managers and staff. (Check out this link http://lacmsig.pbwiki.com/.)

  • Activities include a quarterly newsletter and the exchange of ideas through SIG-sponsored conference activities including a concurrent session and group meeting.


Peer Tutoring SIG

Terri Massie-Burrell, Co-chair
Towson University
Academic Achievement Center
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
410-704-5588 (w) 410-704-5618 (fax)
tmassieburrell@towson.edu

Diane Eisenberg, Co-chair
Chapman University
One University Drive, DeMille Hall,Room 130
Orange, CA 92888
714-997-6850 (w)
dpeisenberg@yahoo.com

  • Goal: To improve peer tutoring programs by providing information which will increase tutor recruitment, improve tutor training, improve tutor education, increase faculty involvement, improve tutor delivery systems, explore different types of tutoring programs, assist in setting up new tutoring programs, and keep members informed about the latest research concerning tutoring.

  • Activities include publishing a SIG newsletter, The Tutor Exchange, coordinating institutes and/or sessions at the national conference, serving as a clearinghouse for tutoring ideas, and promoting the CRLA International Tutor Certification Program.

Dissertations and theses related to tutor training in higher education:

 

Bailey, G. K. (2010). Tutoring strategies: A case study comparing learning center tutors and academic department tutors. Doctoral Dissertation, University of North Carolina Greensboro. ProQuest (UMI No. 3403672). (full document at http://www.crla.net/ittpc/resources/Bailey_Geoff/Bailey_Geoffrey_dissertation_4-7-10.pdf)

 

Dawson, Mary Jean Lasell. (1990) A study of peer tutor training programs and a peer tutor training program for Drake University. Doctoral Dissertation, Drake University. (abstract at http://www.lib.drake.edu:8080/dspace/handle/2092/714)

 

Hays, Elaine. (2006) The genres of tutor training: Searching for reflective practice. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Rhode Island. (abstract at http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/dissertations/AAI3248229/)

 

Riffort, Stéphanie. (2007) Tutor training: Facilitation of transition through technology. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Dublin. (full ducument at https://www.cs.tcd.ie/~rifforts/portfolio1/MetaWebpage/ThesisRiffortS.doc)

 

Sheets, R.A. (1994) The effects of training and experience on adult peer tutors in community colleges. Doctoral dissertation, Arizona State University. (full document at http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~sheets/dissertation/index.html)

 

Note: We are interested in building this collection. Please send additional resources to the email address in the footer below.


 

 
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Tutor Training Program Certification information at ww.crla.net/ittpc/
Questions to ITTPC Coordinator, Rick Sheets, Ed.D. at rick.sheets@crla.net
Last update on: 15-Aug-2011

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