Spring 2027

Introduction to Tutoring

Introduction to Tutoring covers techniques for asking questions, research-based learning strategies, active learning, productive struggle, feedback, and cognitive apprenticeship.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Kim Mueller

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain research-based learning strategies to tutees and how to apply them when studying course content and preparing for exams.

  • Apply research-based learning strategies in tutoring sessions and tailor tutoring approaches to individual student needs.

  • Analyze how peer tutors ask and respond to questions and make decisions about learning strategies in tutoring sessions.

  • Evaluate personal and professional growth as a tutor and identify opportunities for improving tutoring skills and continuing to engage with peers about teaching and learning practices.

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EDPOL 105

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LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 200

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Student experience

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Introduces tutoring techniques that focus on how students learn, how to ask questions, research based learning strategies, promoting active learning, promoting productive struggle, building on student thinking, how to give feedback and cognitive apprenticeship such as coaching, scaffolding or modeling.

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Topics

  • Tutoring techniques including question-asking, feedback, and building on student thinking.
  • Research-based learning strategies and cognitive apprenticeship methods like coaching, scaffolding, and modeling.

Skills

  • Apply research-based learning strategies and cognitive apprenticeship techniques like coaching, scaffolding, and modeling in tutoring contexts.
  • Promote active learning and productive struggle while building on student thinking and providing effective feedback.

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EDPOL 105 · Spring 2027

Introduction to Tutoring

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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