In this course, you will develop the skills needed to plan effective tutoring sessions with clear aims and objectives, make purposeful use of time, and structure activities to maximise learning. You will explore how a range of activities can be used to engage students, alongside strategies for assessment and reflection that support progress.
The course also provides a clear framework for understanding how each module fits together, supporting your development as a confident and effective tutor.
Across four modules, you will explore planning, structure, engagement, and assessment within high-quality tutoring sessions.
Module One: Aims and Objectives of the Tutoring Session
This module explores how to set clear, focused aims and objectives for tutoring sessions. You will consider how objectives support individual student needs and how each session contributes to the wider tuition process. The module also examines how well-defined objectives drive progress, reflection, and student engagement.
Module Two: Timings and Structure of the Tutoring Session
This module focuses on the importance of structure and time management within tutoring sessions. You will explore the key phases of an effective session, strategies for supporting progress within each phase, and practical approaches to managing time effectively.
Module Three: Engaging Activities for the Tutor
This module explores how a range of activities can be used to maintain engagement and support learning. You will consider different learning preferences, the difference between active and passive learning, and how effective planning encourages independence and progress.
Module Four: Assessment and Reflection for Tutors and Students
This module focuses on formative assessment and reflection within tutoring sessions. You will explore how assessment can be embedded naturally into planning, the use of low-stakes assessment, and how reflection during and after sessions informs future planning.
