ALS 2400

ALS 2400

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

This course provides tutors with an opportunity to reflect on and refine their own tutoring practice, in the context of literature and theory about peer teaching and learning in an inclusive environment. Participants complete readings, participate in group discussions with hands-on practice and role-playing, conduct peer observations and debrief about those observations, and practice reflective journaling. Most sessions include discussion or sharing of e-Portfolios. Topics discussed in class include developing an active, student-centered tutoring practice, fostering a growth mindset and enhancing resilience in tutors and tutees, managing the unexpected, problem-solving, leading groups, and communicating productively across difference.            

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Permission Note Intended for: students who are concurrently engaged as peer tutors at Cornell. Open to: LSC tutors. Other tutors may enroll with permission of instructor.

Outcomes
  • Develop a student-centered tutoring practice.
  • Practice and master tutoring skills in a safe environment.
  • Provide productive feedback to peers.
  • Create and maintain a comfortable working environment for diverse learners.
  • Identify and refer tutees who need additional help.
  • Respond to emergencies, interruptions, and unanticipated problems during tutoring sessions.
  • Reflect on and evaluate their experiences as tutors.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1.5 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2217 ALS 2400   SEM 101

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Bokaer-Smith, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Primarily for: peer tutors at Cornell and Learning Strategies Center (LSC) tutors; other tutors by permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1.5 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2272 ALS 2400   SEM 102

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Bokaer-Smith, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Primarily for: peer tutors at Cornell and Learning Strategies Center (LSC) tutors; other tutors by permission of instructor.