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This text is written for the large audience of professionals who recently entered the field of learning center and writing center administration, or who have been working in the field but are now seeking to connect to the broader professional community. The book presents a guide to the major practical concerns and best practices of which administrators should be aware in developing peer-led programming. Every learning center administrator will benefit from this practical advice, including setting a vision, designing and furnishing the physical space, going virtual, assessment and reporting, training and supervising staff, and much more.
This text is written for the large audience of professionals who recently entered the field of learning center and writing center administration, or who have been working in the field but are now seeking to connect to the broader professional community. The book presents a guide to the major practical concerns and best practices of which administrators should be aware in developing peer-led programming. Every learning center administrator will benefit from this practical advice, including setting a vision, designing and furnishing the physical space, going virtual, assessment and reporting, training and supervising staff, and much more.
Learning Center Theory introduces college students to the field of peer tutoring, providing a theoretical background and practical guidance for peer tutors in higher education. Taking an innovative approach firmly grounded in the science of learning and cognition, the text empowers college students to think critically about their work as educators and to make informed choices in working with learners. A vibrant, engaging read for students, researchers, and administrators alike, the text covers topics essential for all peer tutors, across writing, mathematics, the sciences, languages, and other disciplines: the brain-based reality of learning, active & collaborative pedagogies, the role of learning centers in colleges and universities, models for tutoring, the transition to college, metacognition, study strategies, online environments, and much more. An ideal supporting text for both tutor training programs and courses for peer educators, the Guide provides support for learning and writing center administrators in welcoming college students to the field of peer-led learning, and for tutors in the work of acting as guides and mentors to the fields of inquiry that exist within the academy.
Learning Center Theory introduces college students to the field of peer tutoring, providing a theoretical background and practical guidance for peer tutors in higher education. Taking an innovative approach firmly grounded in the science of learning and cognition, the text empowers college students to think critically about their work as educators and to make informed choices in working with learners. A vibrant, engaging read for students, researchers, and administrators alike, the text covers topics essential for all peer tutors, across writing, mathematics, the sciences, languages, and other disciplines: the brain-based reality of learning, active & collaborative pedagogies, the role of learning centers in colleges and universities, models for tutoring, the transition to college, metacognition, study strategies, online environments, and much more. An ideal supporting text for both tutor training programs and courses for peer educators, the Guide provides support for learning and writing center administrators in welcoming college students to the field of peer-led learning, and for tutors in the work of acting as guides and mentors to the fields of inquiry that exist within the academy.
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