Parker U Online Peer Tutor Training 101 Quiz

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Quiz to verify an understanding of basic tutor best practices. Please Note: Tutee = is the student being tutored

Questions and Answers

1.

As a tutor you should acknowledge the ideas of the tutee, only when the ideas are correct.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
As a tutor, it is important to acknowledge the ideas of the tutee, regardless of whether they are correct or not. By acknowledging their ideas, you create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where the tutee feels valued and encouraged to participate. This can help build their confidence and motivation to learn. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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2.

What should a tutee do before being allowed to move onto another topic/course in a tutorial session?
- A.
  
  Conduct a media presentation
- B.
  
  Make flashcards
- C.
  
  Take a quiz on topic being tutored
- D.
  
  Summarize the concept/topic being tutored
Correct Answer
D. Summarize the concept/topic being tutored

Explanation
Before being allowed to move onto another topic/course in a tutorial session, a tutee should summarize the concept/topic being tutored. This helps to ensure that the tutee has understood and grasped the information correctly. By summarizing the concept, the tutee can demonstrate their comprehension and the tutor can assess their understanding before moving on to the next topic. It also allows the tutee to consolidate their knowledge and reinforce their learning.

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3.

In a tutoring session, who should be responsible for completing the bulk of the work?
- A.
  
  Tutor
- B.
  
  Tutee
- C.
  
  Tutor and Tutee
- D.
  
  Depends
Correct Answer
B. Tutee

Explanation
The tutee should be responsible for completing the bulk of the work in a tutoring session. This is because the purpose of tutoring is to help the tutee learn and improve their skills. The tutor's role is to guide and support the tutee, providing explanations, examples, and assistance when needed. However, the tutee should take an active role in the learning process by actively engaging, asking questions, and completing the assigned tasks. Ultimately, the tutee's effort and commitment are crucial for their own learning and progress.

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4.

From the list below identified ALL roles a good tutor should be willing to perform in a tutoring session, based on the training videos?
- A.
  
  Lecturer
- B.
  
  Teacher
- C.
  
  Helper
- D.
  
  All of the Above
Correct Answer(s)
B. Teacher
C. Helper

Explanation
A good tutor should be willing to perform the roles of a teacher and a helper in a tutoring session. As a teacher, the tutor should be able to provide instruction, explain concepts, and guide the student through the learning process. As a helper, the tutor should be supportive, patient, and willing to assist the student in understanding difficult concepts or solving problems. These roles are essential in creating a positive and effective learning environment for the student.

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5.

A tutor has to have all the answers for the topics being tutored.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
A tutor does not necessarily have to have all the answers for the topics being tutored. While it is expected that a tutor has a good understanding of the subject matter, it is not uncommon for them to encounter questions or topics that they may not know the answer to. In such cases, a good tutor will admit their lack of knowledge and work with the student to find the answer or seek additional resources.

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6.

Based on the training videos select ALL the options below that are good strategies to help a tutee become an independent learner.
- A.
  
  How to refer to lecture/seminar notes
- B.
  
  Discuss test-taking strategies used by tutor
- C.
  
  Give tutee notes on course from when tutor took the course
- D.
  
  How to use other campus resources
Correct Answer(s)
A. How to refer to lecture/seminar notes
B. Discuss test-taking strategies used by tutor
D. How to use other campus resources

Explanation
The options "How to refer to lecture/seminar notes," "Discuss test-taking strategies used by tutor," and "How to use other campus resources" are good strategies to help a tutee become an independent learner. By teaching the tutee how to effectively use their lecture/seminar notes, they will be able to review and study the material on their own. Discussing test-taking strategies used by the tutor will help the tutee develop their own strategies for exams. Teaching the tutee how to use other campus resources will empower them to seek additional help and support outside of tutoring sessions.

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7.

If a tutor is not sure about a duty that is within their role as an employee, what should they do? Please select ALL the options that apply for this question.
- A.
  
  Ask a peer
- B.
  
  Contact Parker University's Human Resources
- C.
  
  Contact Parker University's staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning
- D.
  
  Guess
Correct Answer(s)
B. Contact Parker University's Human Resources
C. Contact Parker University's staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning

Explanation
If a tutor is unsure about a duty within their role as an employee, they should contact Parker University's Human Resources and Parker University's staff from the Center for Teaching and Learning. Asking a peer may not provide accurate information, and guessing is not a reliable approach.

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8.

Identify ALL the functions that apply to questioning skills.
- A.
  
  Make recommendation for remedial courses
- B.
  
  Diagnosis of what component of a topic tutee is struggling to comprehend
- C.
  
  Determine how get another tutor to help the tutee
- D.
  
  Determine how to teach/tutor a component of a topic
Correct Answer(s)
B. Diagnosis of what component of a topic tutee is struggling to comprehend
D. Determine how to teach/tutor a component of a topic

Explanation
The functions that apply to questioning skills in this context are the diagnosis of what component of a topic the tutee is struggling to comprehend and determining how to teach/tutor a component of a topic. These questioning skills help the tutor identify the specific areas where the tutee is facing difficulties and then develop appropriate teaching strategies to address those challenges effectively.

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9.

When should direct technique tutoring in a tutoring session?
- A.
  
  First tutoring strategy used by tutor
- B.
  
  Last tutoring strategy used by tutor when nothing else works
- C.
  
  Never use this strategy for tutoring
- D.
  
  Always use this strategy for tutoring
Correct Answer
B. Last tutoring strategy used by tutor when nothing else works

Explanation
The correct answer is "Last tutoring strategy used by tutor when nothing else works." This means that the direct technique should only be used as a last resort when all other tutoring strategies have been exhausted and have not been effective in helping the student. It suggests that the direct technique may be more forceful or assertive in nature and should only be used when absolutely necessary.

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10.

What guidance should the tutor give a tutee when the tutor does not know the correct answer/strategy?
- A.
  
  The tutor should contact another tutor for insight
- B.
  
  The tutor should fake it
- C.
  
  The tutor should keep looking for the answer until the right one is found
- D.
  
  Refer tutee to instructor
Correct Answer
D. Refer tutee to instructor

Explanation
When a tutor does not know the correct answer or strategy, it is important for them to be honest and transparent with the tutee. Referring the tutee to the instructor is the best course of action in this situation. The instructor is better equipped to provide accurate guidance and support, ensuring that the tutee receives the correct information. This approach promotes honesty, integrity, and the overall success of the tutee's learning experience.

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Parker U Online Peer Tutor Training 101 Quiz

As a tutor you should acknowledge the ideas of the tutee, only when the ideas are correct.

What should a tutee do before being allowed to move onto another topic/course in a tutorial session?

In a tutoring session, who should be responsible for completing the bulk of the work?

From the list below identified ALL roles a good tutor should be willing to perform in a tutoring session, based on the training videos?

A tutor has to have all the answers for the topics being tutored.

Based on the training videos select ALL the options below that are good strategies to help a tutee become an independent learner.

If a tutor is not sure about a duty that is within their role as an employee, what should they do? Please select ALL the options that apply for this question.

Identify ALL the functions that apply to questioning skills.

When should direct technique tutoring in a tutoring session?

What guidance should the tutor give a tutee when the tutor does not know the correct answer/strategy?