Tutoring

The Las Positas College Tutorial program offers all students free tutoring. Tutoring is provided by trained LPC tutors who are dedicated to students' educational success. All tutors must take the Tutoring Theory and Practice series of classes.

• TUTR 17A is taken at the start of the tutorial experience and teaches management of tutorial sessions including the ethics and communication skills.
• TUTR 17B must be taken by second semester tutors and focuses on metacognition and questioning skills.
• TUTR 17C is designed to encourage leadership among the advanced tutors.

Motivated students who have passed classes with an "A" or "B", enjoy working with others, and have received instructor recommendations are encouraged to interview to be tutors and take this series of classes. Only those hired to be tutors at LPC may register for these classes.

Tutoring Courses

TUTR 17A - Tutoring Theory and Practice I

0.5 units

Training for college tutors to acquire specific skills and techniques for tutoring in academic and vocational subject areas, and basic skills. The course will provide a conceptual framework of tutoring to guide students in leading effective tutoring sessions. 9 hours lecture. Transfer: CSU.

• Degree Applicable, Credit
• Grading Option: OP

TUTR 17B - Tutoring Theory and Practice II

0.5 units

Intermediate training class for college tutors. Tutors will acquire specific skills and techniques for tutoring in academic subjects, vocational subjects and basic skills. Required course for second semester tutors participating in the Las Positas College Tutorial Program. Prerequisite: TUTR 17A with a minimum grade of C. 9 hours lecture. Transfer: CSU.

• Degree Applicable, Credit
• Grading Option: OP

TUTR 17C - Tutoring Theory and Practice III

0.5 units

Advanced training for college tutors to obtain skills and techniques in academic and vocational subject areas and basic skills remediation. Emphasis upon leading group tutoring sessions and mentoring new tutors. Required course for third semester tutors participating in the Las Positas College Tutorial Program. Prerequisite: TUTR 17B with a minimum grade of C. 9 hours lecture. Transfer: CSU.

• Degree Applicable, Credit
• Grading Option: OP