This manual, a guide for literacy programs wishing to introduce small group tutoring, includes:
- small group theory
- starting up a small group
- logistical considerations of running a small group
- training small group tutors
- sample modules that can be adapted for small group use
- summaries of small groups running in member programs
- a handbook of more than 50 activity ideas
The manual was written by Robyn Cook-Ritchie and made possible by funding from the National Literacy Secretariat and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The entire manual can be downloaded at no cost in PDF format. If you would like a hard copy version printed and mailed please contact LLO by phone, e-mail or mail. Please be advised that we will need to charge a fee for the cost of materials, postage and our time.
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Table of Contents | 317.05 KB |
Overview | 745.03 KB |
Running a Small Group | 620.57 KB |
Module 1: Elections | 177.51 KB |
Module 2: Using the Yellow Pages | 309.83 KB |
Module 3: “Getting Fit” Tutor Handbook | 250.47 KB |
Module 3: “Getting Fit” Student Worksheets | 221.17 KB |
Tutoring in a Small Group Workshop Overview | 37.07 KB |
Tutoring in a Small Group Workshop Presentation | 193.41 KB |
Tutoring in a Small Group Workshop Activity 1 | 43.78 KB |
Tutoring in a Small Group Workshop Activity 2 | 58.84 KB |
Tutoring in a Small Group Workshop Activity 3 | 22.48 KB |
Appendix A: Small Group Summaries | 313.84 KB |
Appendix B: Small Group Survey | 106.04 KB |
Form: Starting a Small Group | 48.67 KB |
Form: Portfolio | 41.18 KB |
Form: Lesson Plan | 138.84 KB |
Form: Attendance | 74.12 KB |
Form: Tutor Evaluation | 70.3 KB |
Form: Learner Survey | 82.21 KB |
Activity Handbook | 499.63 KB |