Peer Tutoring
About the Program
Peer tutoring is available on an appointment
basis for current
TCU students who are enrolled in a credit course in the
following languages: German, Italian, French, Japanese, and
Chinese.
Who Is Eligible?
Students who are currently enrolled in a 3-hour credit
course in one or more of the languages offered in the Department of
Modern Languages and Literatures may receive up to 10 hours
of FREE tutoring in
any given semester. The Peer Tutoring Program provides
assistance first to those students who are encountering difficulty with
class assignments and/or the general management of the language learning
experience. For
example, students who need assistance in developing listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills can request to work with a tutor. However, students
who want extra practice may still
request appointments, and we will do our best to accommodate their
needs. A student who has accumulated 10 hours of tutoring may become
eligible to continue in the program after consultation with her instructor,
her tutor, and the peer tutoring program coordinator.
Who Are The Tutors?
Tutors are high intermediate to advanced learners
of one or more of the languages offered in the Department of Modern
Languages or Native speakers of one of these languages. Tutors
are selected based on their proficiency and competence
in the target language, then trained by the coordinator
of the Peer Tutoring program to apply one-on-one tutoring techniques
and methodologies that are specifically suited for foreign language
learning.
How Does The Program Work?
Eligible students may request an appointment with a tutor online.
To Request an Appointment Online:
Students who wish to make an appointment with a peer tutor must go
to: http://www.rich75.com/tcu
Then, follow these steps:
- Register to Create a free student account
- Access the online schedule (Tutors are listed
as well as the language they tutor)
- Click on a white square below
the appropriate time and to the right of the tutor you want to work
with
- When the “Reservation” box appears, enter the
pertinent information in all the required field
- Click SAVE
Where Do The Students Meet Their Tutors?
Students go to the Language Media Center in Reed Hall 16 to
meet with their tutors.
What Are The Tutee’s Responsibilities?
Once students receive confirmation of their appointment from their
tutors, they are expected to keep the appointment and arrive
on time. If students anticipate a scheduling conflict
or experience a medical emergency and must cancel, they must notify
their tutors immediately.
Cancelling An Appointment:
To cancel an appointment:
- Return to the schedule
- Click on appointment
- Click on the “cancel” box
- SAVE
Important Note:
Students who know they will miss their appointments
or miss by accident and do not notify their tutors three consecutive
times in a same semester will become ineligible to
receive any tutoring help during the rest of that given semester.
What Materials Should Students Bring To Their Appointments?
Students should bring their textbook and a written copy of their assignment/work. If the assignment/work is online, students should
know the URL that is required to access it.
What Should Students Expect From Their Tutors?
Tutors are not teachers but coaches. They will be able to:
-
Explain the language concepts that beginning and intermediate learners
have to master;
- Offer various practice exercises in all four skills (Listening,
Speaking, Reading, and Writing);
- Engage students in communicative activities
- Share strategies for learning and maintaining key skills that
have been helpful to them when they were beginning and intermediate
learners;
- Offer online and/or other resources.
What Will Tutors NEVER do?
Tutors will NEVER complete any assignment for their tutees. Instead,
they will provide the necessary assistance to help the tutees become
progressively more confident in their abilities and more independent
in their learning. Tutors will NEVER predict or guarantee grades.
Downloads
- Instructions: You can download a pdf with
the information on this page here.
Questions
For questions about this program, contact Dr. Marie Schein, the Program Coordinator at m.schein@tcu.edu or 817-257-6366. |
