Course in Volunteer Tutoring for Adult Learners
At Holmesglen ILanguage Centre` volunteer tutors undertake an accredited training course before they commence working with students. The students request assistance in reading, writing, spelling, maths as well as in speaking and listening. They may be native speakers of English or English may be their second language and their ages range from 18- 70 years. Tutors can choose how they want to work with students. The table below outlines the many ways volunteer tutors help students.
What activities are the tutors involved in?
| INVOLVEMENT | TYPES OF ASSISTANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversation Groups | Small Groups | |||
| Numeracy | Individual | Small Groups | Classes | |
| Literacy | Individual | Small Groups | Classes | |
| ESL | Individual | Small Groups | Classes | |
| Computers | Individual | Small Groups | ||
What do tutors say about the course?
There's much more to tutoring than I realised! It's a partnership.
It opened my mind to the courage of those who want to learn.
You're never too old to learn!
I learnt that there is no one correct way to assist students with their learning needs. I now know that I should always involve the students in developing their learning goals.
I found the course very enjoyable, stimulating and challenging. I feel that volunteer tutoring is something I will want to be involved in long-term.
It is a perfect preparation and stepping stone towards teaching, especially for the unqualified who want to give it a try.
Beginning to tutor is an exciting event.
I am now more aware of sensitivities of students.
I'm looking forward to working with students to help them to achieve.
I now feel confident that, with practice, I could actually tutor in literacy and numeracy to students.
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