Strategies To Engage Challenging Tutees & Maximize Tutoring Effectiveness

Description  Overview Tutoring is a challenging profession that presents unique dyanmics. We will address common issues, such as tutees appearing aloof or resistant to the help they sought. Tutors also encounter situations where tutees have unrealistic expectations. With experience, understanding, and preparation, you can overcome these hurdles. By delving into psychological aspects like tutee's academic self-perception, you can foster an empathetic environment that motivates active participation. Gain strategies to create engaging and productive sessions by understanding complex tutee behavior.Effective tutoring requires recognizing each student's uniqueness and tailoring your approach accordingly. This session will demonstrate how tutors can navigate student motivations, assess academic self-efficacy, and establish boundaries to maximize the tutoring session. We will provide practical tips and tricks to manage challenging scenarios and transform tutoring sessions into dynamic learning experiences that empower your tutees and make a positive impact on their learning journey. Objectives Understand the impact of tutees' attitudes and feelings on the learning process and tutoring sessions Explore challenging situations and scenarios that often arise in tutoring Recognize various personality types & disruptive styles and their influence on the tutor-tutee relationship Develop conflict resolution skills and empathy to foster effective tutoring sessions Implement strategies to enhance tutee self-efficacy and motivation Engage in reflective practices by analyzing scenarios and proposing appropriate solutions Who Should Attend Tutoring Center & Writing Center Administrators Professional & Peer Tutors Peer Mentors & Supervisors of Peer Mentor Programs Any educator interested in learning more about dealing with challenging tutoring situations