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Lecture 2,
Scenes from tutoring
Attendence
Tutoring scenes
Link to code for in class activity: Code for in class activity
Tips
Don’ts:
- Don’t take control of the students keyboard (without asking)
- Don’t give away the answer (unless they are really stuck, very trivial, very complicated, or student is extremely frustrated) - M&A
- Don’t be condescending - D&T
- Don’t be afraid to say I don’t know but let’s find out.
- Don’t undermine the course, the lab, the instructor, your peers
- Don’t use terms that students don’t know
Do’s:
- Keep your cool even if the student is anxious or beligerent - Mo&J
- Keep the interaction and interersting
- Refer to the lab write up and syllabus where appropriate
- Reflect on your tutoring/TA sessions
Homework
- Various assignments related to preparation for being a better mentor, and learning about CS Education.
Review H01
Reflect on your own tutoring, read and summarize a book chapter on how people learn!