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Scenes from tutoring

Tutoring scenes

Link to code for in class activity: Code for in class activity

Tips

Dont’s:

• 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!