Wittenberg University

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Wittenberg University, located in Springfield, Ohio, supports pre-service teachers delivering high-impact tutoring during in-school intervention periods. States of Operation: OH Subjects Offered: Reading and Mathematics Grade Levels: K-5 Tutor Type: University students Setting: In-school Delivery Mode: In-person Tutor-Student Ratio: 1:1-1:3 # of Sessions Per Week: 2-3 Number of Minutes Per Session: 30-45 min RCT or QED Study Conducted: N/A
Publicly Available Training
Overview: Wittenberg University tutors experience three modules before the start of their tutoring experience. This onboarding experience is coupled with ongoing professional development throughout the semester. Additionally, tutors are enrolled in college education courses where they build learning and skills in the basics of pedagogy and reading- and math-specific content. Training: Wittenberg University Tutoring Program Onboarding Modules Credentials: Tutors enrolled in Wittenberg University are working towards a bachelor's degree in Education. Format: 1.5 hours Sessions are provided virtually via self-paced PowerPoint presentations with tutor questions and reflections. Module Overview: The Tutoring Session Elements of the Tutoring Session Relationship Building Explicit Instruction and Feedback Summarizing and Concluding the Session Tutoring Plan Template Elements of the Tutoring Plan Planning Weekly Sessions Recording Data Evaluating Progress and Planning the Next Steps Explicit Instruction & Feedback Explicit Instruction Techniques Types of Effective Feedback Opportunities for Student Practice and Feedback Recommendations/Notes: Training should be completed before beginning tutoring and in the order presented. Modules apply to reading and math content; basic examples are provided for each content area. Tutors receive content-specific training in corresponding coursework while simultaneously providing tutoring. If a tutor has not taken these courses, additional training is necessary for content knowledge. Additional training occurs in class as tutors practice creating tutoring sessions and learning specific teaching and intervention strategies. Course instructors provide ongoing support and feedback to tutors throughout tutoring sessions.

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Wittenberg University, located in Springfield, Ohio, supports pre-service teachers delivering high-impact tutoring during in-school intervention periods.

States of Operation: OH

Subjects Offered: Reading and Mathematics

Grade Levels: K-5

Tutor Type: University students

Setting: In-school

Delivery Mode: In-person

Tutor-Student Ratio: 1:1-1:3

# of Sessions Per Week: 2-3

Number of Minutes Per Session: 30-45 min

RCT or QED Study Conducted: N/A

Publicly Available Training

Overview: Wittenberg University tutors experience three modules before the start of their tutoring experience. This onboarding experience is coupled with ongoing professional development throughout the semester. Additionally, tutors are enrolled in college education courses where they build learning and skills in the basics of pedagogy and reading- and math-specific content.

Training: Wittenberg University Tutoring Program Onboarding Modules

Credentials: Tutors enrolled in Wittenberg University are working towards a bachelor's degree in Education.

Format:

1.5 hours
Sessions are provided virtually via self-paced PowerPoint presentations with tutor questions and reflections.

Module Overview:

The Tutoring Session
- Elements of the Tutoring Session
- Relationship Building
- Explicit Instruction and Feedback
- Summarizing and Concluding the Session
Tutoring Plan Template
- Elements of the Tutoring Plan
- Planning Weekly Sessions
- Recording Data
- Evaluating Progress and Planning the Next Steps
Explicit Instruction & Feedback
- Explicit Instruction Techniques
- Types of Effective Feedback
- Opportunities for Student Practice and Feedback

Recommendations/Notes: Training should be completed before beginning tutoring and in the order presented. Modules apply to reading and math content; basic examples are provided for each content area. Tutors receive content-specific training in corresponding coursework while simultaneously providing tutoring. If a tutor has not taken these courses, additional training is necessary for content knowledge.

Additional training occurs in class as tutors practice creating tutoring sessions and learning specific teaching and intervention strategies. Course instructors provide ongoing support and feedback to tutors throughout tutoring sessions.