Activity C

Our students

The idea is to help tutors get an understanding of the types of learners you serve.

Talk about the program

Materials and equipment

None

Preparation

Review the demographics of your program. You may want to prepare a summary of your intake process. If you are new to the program, you can look at past year-end reports and other resources in your program to gather this information.

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

  1. Explain who your students are (e.g., ESL, literacy, families) and the age groups, numbers and gender you typically work with in your program.
  2. Explain the process you use to take in new students.
  3. Explain why and how your students need the program. For example, ESL students need to practise their conversation skills.
  4. Include any other information about your students that will help volunteers understand the role your program plays in the community.

Activity D

Being a tutor

Discussion, completion of necessary forms

Materials and equipment

Tutor job description
Forms for tutors to fill out:

  • registration (if not done already)
  • confidentiality

Record-keeping sheets
Sample of resources from your library

Preparation

Gather the forms you use to register new tutors. Make copies of your tutor job description. Gather samples of resources from your library.

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

  1. Discuss the tutor job description and the requirements for being a tutor, such as confidentiality, the number of hours they are expected to tutor each week, where they meet the learners and so on.

Facilitation tip

Before moving into the administrative information, you could ask each tutor to turn to another, and ask them to share any concerns, fears, or questions they may have after hearing the information presented. Ask them to record on a flip chart their key concerns, questions, and so on, then share with the larger group.