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discussing how to train tutors when there is no money for a paid training hour

a discussion of how to best approach training veteran tutors when one is a new director (changing policies, new training, etc.)

a discussion on how to advocate for writing-specific training in addition to general training for tutors

From Praxis: "The warm glow of a computer screen can never replace face-to-face training courses, workshops, or advice from colleagues. But electronic training resources can be engaging supplements; they give us perspectives from outside the walls of our own centers, and they let us move at our own pace through training activities."

discussing strategies for training tutors to better support writers with LDs

From Praxis: "Consultant trainers are also finding that they don't always have to look off campus to shake up their training practices. Conventional boundaries for who receives training and who offers it are also expanding. A tenet of writing center practice is that it makes consultants better teachers and better writers."

discussing how to avoid requiring students to pay tuition to take a tutor training course

A powerpoint-style video designed to accompany entry level peer tutor training at the writing lab at Cochise College.

Basic tutor training video from the Thompson River University Writing Centre. Includes mock tutorial session.

balancing training requirements when a staff is made up of both paid and unpaid (one-credit practicum) students

crowdsourcing a list of peer tutor training videos

Tutor training video from Purdue Writing Lab

crowdsourcing a list of popular training manuals and resource

discussing resources available for training subject tutors

crowdsourcing a list of resources related to training (synchronous and asynchronous online)

Tutor training video that demonstrates best practices. Includes a mock tutorial session.

discussion of training for peer tutors that involves observing and writing reflections on sessions