Embedded Tutor
Embedded tutoring (ET) is the process of placing a tutor directly within a classroom. In the ET model, tutors provide assistance to students during class time, hold weekly drop-in sessions at OLS and are available for one-on-one tutoring appointments. By attending class, embedded tutors are familiarized with the course syllabus, learning outcomes, assignment due dates, grading structures and class policies. Placing tutors directly within a class increases the visibility of OLS services, eases tutees into tutoring and strengthens relationships between faculty and OLS staff.
Tutor Responsibilities
Embedded tutor responsibilities DO include:
- attending all class sessions
- assisting students during the class session in the manner that best suits the faculty member
- demonstrating model student behavior
- reporting all attendance to their direct supervisor (OLS)
- holding weekly review sessions
- holding exam prep sessions as needed
- being available for one-on-one appointments
- reporting errors and misconceptions common to the entire class to the faculty member
Embedded tutor responsibilities DON'T include:
- grading assignments, entering grades or teaching classes
- creating lessons, review materials or study guides outside of class/tutoring time
- reporting errors and misconceptions unique to individual students to the faculty member
Faculty Responsibilities
The ET program places very little responsibility on the instructor by design. The program has been created to support faculty both in and out of the classroom without adding to their already long list of responsibilities.
Faculty responsibilities DO include:
- Introducing the ET to the class, explaining their purpose and how to use their services
- Communicating your expectations to the ET about their role within your class
- Adding the ET to Brightspace course
- Contact [email protected] for any concerns with the ET or the program
Faculty responsibilities DON'T include:
- Grading, supervising or discipling the ET in any way
Request an Embedded Tutor
To request an embedded tutor for the upcoming semester, please complete the google form here. If you have additional questions about the ET program, contact [email protected].