Tutor Trainings

Luther College is pursuing College Reading & Learning Association's (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC).

CRLA and ITTPC are proud to serve as a benchmark and standard for excellent tutor training programs around the globe. With over 1,200 certified programs, and a long history of recognizing learning assistance programs who improve the quality of tutoring as a profession.

CRLA Tutor Training Program Certification is three levels and offers numerous benefits for tutors and programs. The following is a partial list of the opportunities/benefits that are possible with CRLA Tutor Training Program Certification:

  • Secure greater student and faculty confidence and respect for tutorial staff and program.
  • Attract attention and interest of different departments to stimulate interaction for the betterment of both departments such as working together on training.
  • Add completion of CRLA ITTPC Tutor Training Program certification to your resumes and will be able to talk about your training and experience in job interviews.
  • Attract highly motivated tutors.
  • Increase wage rates per level in order to provide incentive for additional training and experience, as well as help with retention of tutors.
  • Honor tutors who have completed all requirements of your CRLA-certified tutor training program.
  • Transferability of CRLA Tutor Certification to other certifying colleges and universities. In other words, a tutor trained at Level I at one institution would be recognized at another.

CRLA tutor training is required for all CAE tutors and for the safety of all involved will be a combination of in person, virtual, and asynchronous session. 

Fall 2021 Semester Tutor Training Schedule:

Session Date  CRLA Topic
1) August 31, 2021 Tuesday               2:00pm - 4:00pm -Orientation and Overview of Tutoring Responsibilities-Basic tutoring guidelines and do's and don’ts
2) September 23, 2021 Thursday         9:30am - 11am -Techniques for successfully beginning and ending a tutor session                                        -Compliance with the ethics and philosophy of the tutor program, sexual harassment, and/or plagiarism
3) Due by September 30, 2021 -Setting goals and/or planning
4) October 14, 2021 Thursday          9:30am - 11am -Assertiveness and/or handling difficult students -Communication skills 
5) Due by October 31, 2021 -Referral skills
6) November 11, 2021 Thursday         9:30am - 11am -Role modeling                                                  -Study skills
7) Due by November 30, 2021 -Active listening and paraphrasing
8) December 9, 2021 Thursday              9:30am - 11am -Learning theory, and/or learning styles
-Modeling problem solving
9) Due by December 16, 2021 -Critical thinking skills

 

Spring 2022 Semester Tutor Training Schedule (tentative):

Session Date  CRLA Topic
1) February 1, 2022
Tuesday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
-Administrative Policies and Procedures
-Role of the Tutor
-Tutoring Dos and Don’ts 
-Conducting a Successful Session
2) February 10, 2022
Thursday 
9:30am - 11am
-Professional Ethics (academic integrity and honesty, copyright compliance, plagiarism)
-Title IX and/or Sexual Harassment
-Compliance with Privacy Act (FERPA)
3) March 10, 2022
Thursday 
9:30am - 11am
-Advanced Study Skills
-Time Management for Tutors and Students
4) April 7, 2022
Thursday 
9:30am - 11am
-Learning Theories
-Problem Solving
5) May 5, 2022
Thursday 
9:30am - 10:30am
-Communication Styles
6) Due by May 15, 2022
(asynchronous) 
-Goal Setting and Planning
7) Due by May 15, 2022
(asynchronous)
-Active Listening and Responding

  

White, D. (2018). International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC). Retrieved August 10, 2020, from https://www.crla.net/index.php/certifications/ittpc-international-tutor-training-program