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Tutoring Beginning Winter 2008 tutoring for math and science will be held in the Math Resource Center, LA 258. Tutoring for other subjects will still be available in LA 104. Our Mission To support the independent learning process for students who are currently enrolled in Washtenaw Community College classes. How We Do This We provide quality services and a positive atmosphere, coordinated with other WCC student resources and WCC faculty. Student Partnership We expect students to work hard to develop the skills to reach their potential and meet their educational goals. This includes attending class, bringing all class materials to the tutoring session, and being prepared with specific questions. Tutoring is a collaborative process between the tutor and the student. Tutoring For Core Courses Tutoring is specifically focused on core academic and occupational WCC courses each semester. When appropriate, students may be referred to the Math and Writing Centers. Study Groups and ESL Conversation groups may be arranged each semester in collaboration with Academic Departments. If requested by students and faculty, tutoring may be offered for additional subject areas, as our annual budget allows. The Learning Support Services Director will work with instructors and Department chairs to recruit qualified tutors. If there is low demand or inability to recruit a qualified tutor, students will be referred back to their instructors. Who We Serve We will provide tutoring in core courses for students who are currently enrolled in WCC classes. If a student receives an "Incomplete" grade in a core course, that student may receive tutoring for one semester after the "Incomplete" is on the grade report. The Tutors We hire tutors with knowledge of the subject area: some are professionals in their field, some have worked, studied, or been trained in the area in which they tutor, and some are current or former students. They work within our guidelines of professionalism and confidentiality. The Tutor's Role Tutors support classroom instruction and assist students in further understanding the concepts presented. They can best assist students who have specific questions about the subjects covered in class and who have attended class. Tutors are not permitted to help with take-home tests nor may they provide a comprehensive review of lecture material. Tutors may answer questions related to a homework assignment but cannot work with students on their entire homework assignment. Tutors may clarify items on a practice test that a student has completed. They will discuss similar problems or questions rather than the specific questions on the practice test. Who qualifies for tutoring services? You can take advantage of these services if you:
Students may drop into our office (or the Math Resource Center for math and science) after checking the tutoring hours and the subject areas covered during those hours. If they have already filled out the intake form for that academic year, they just sign in for their subject and take a seat. When available, a tutor will take the student back to the tutoring area. Tutoring is available for 45 minute individual sessions. Students may sign in for tutoring on another subject in the same day. However, tutors will first see students who have not yet been tutored that day. Small group sessions (2-3 students) can also be conducted with a tutor if there is a tutor available. For More Information Call 734-973-3342 or stop by LA 104 Tutoring Hours Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 8:00pm Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm (Subject to tutor availability) | |||||||
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