Today's Class

Today's class gave me a great deal more insight into the university's expectations of me as a tutor. I think the most important advice dealt with how to handle the beginning of a session. When the student walks in, there is a certain uneasiness, because each situation is different. What, for instance, is the student's cultural background? Is the student a product of post-colonialism? Or a former citizen of a repressive communist dictatorship? Seriously, though, you do have to get a feel for every individual. It's most important to make them comfortable with you. Make them feel that you're here to help, not dictate. Let them take the lead. Ask them their goals for the session, and work from there.