The CEL offers a variety of modules to support the professional development of student tutors working with kids. The modules are designed to be effective for both self-guided training and delivery by a facilitator in a group setting. Although designed for students working with elementary-aged children in reading, the topics and skills are transferrable to a variety of settings that require engaging with children. Modules are available on the website as PDFs, but they are also available as Canvas modules that can be imported into a Canvas course for independent learning. To access the Canvas modules, contact Hannah Nabi.
Confidence and Self-Esteem: Praising Effort Over Outcome to Build Positive Self-Image
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This 45-minute module introduces students to the evidence-based strategy of praising effort over outcome when working with children. Students gain skills to help them encourage confidence and build positive self-esteem.
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Engaging Students in Tutoring: Tips and Strategies for Online Environments
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This 60-minute module provides students with concrete examples of effective methods of engaging children in virtual learning. The strategies are effective for in-person tutoring as well.
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Implicit Bias: An Introductory Training
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This 90-minute module defines implicit bias, introduces students to the role implicit bias plays in American education, and encourages self-reflection as students consider their role in challenging and reinforcing biases in their roles as tutors.
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Mindfulness: An Effective Tool to Help Kids Learn Self-Regulation
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This 60-minute module introduces students to the role of mindfulness in supporting learning. Students learn how to implement mindfulness practices that benefit both their students and themselves.
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Positive Self-Talk: Countering Negative Thoughts and Language
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In this 45-minute module, students learn practical, effective strategies for supporting children who express negative thoughts about their own abilities. This is the most-requested topic among Mercer’s work-study tutors.
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Virtual Tutoring Environments: What Does Virtual Tutoring Look Like?
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This 60-minute module is designed for first-time virtual tutors and presents students with examples of different types of virtual tutoring environments and interactions as well as preparation tips to make a virtual tutoring session effective and comfortable.
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