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Foreword
Introduction
Making the
Distinctions
Benefits
The Northwest
Sampler
Implementing
Training Tutors
Potential Pitfalls
Everyday Stuff
Conclusions and
Regional Contacts
References
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Potential Pitfalls—What to Watch For
To keep the program running smoothly, keep an eye out for these potential problems:
- Keep the noise level to a minimum. Classrooms full of tutoring pairs have the potential to become very noisy, thus becoming ineffective (Topping, 1988).
- Monitor tutoring techniques. Tutors should use effective instructional strategies (Topping, 1988).
- Watch for tutors that are bossy or authoritarian—this is not what tutees need (Topping, 1988).
- Keep the program engaging and exciting for both tutors and tutees (Topping, 1988).
- Watch for bad tutor/tutee relationships (Topping, 1988).
- Avoid interfering with other school classes or activities (Topping, 1988).
- Make sure you keep parents and community members apprised of school activities. Those who are uninformed may misunderstand the intentions or activities of the program (Topping, 1988).
- Use tutoring to supplement instruction conducted by a competent teacher, not as a substitute for what the teacher doesn't have time to do.
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