Introduction to Peer Tutoring in Writing and Reading

Required training for De Anza writing and reading tutors. Introduction to the theory and practice of tutoring writing and reading, including strategies and approaches to help students from diverse linguistic backgrounds with different levels of college reading and writing skills. Students read about, observe, discuss, write about and practice the craft of tutoring writing and reading. After an initial orientation, students in the class begin tutoring and reflect on their tutoring experiences as part of the class.