The majority of tutors in ECI 210 will feel that the training course helped them improve their tutoring skills and provided needed support. The majority of tutors in ECI 210 will feel that the quality of instruction was good. The majority of SI leaders will feel that the initial training session helped them become more effective SI leaders. The majority of SI leaders will feel that the weekly supervision of their sessions provided them with support and helped them improve the quality of their sessions. Tutors enrolled in ECI 210 write weekly journals of their tutoring sessions in which they discuss, among other things, particular concerns and often request help in dealing with tutoring problems.
Journals also discuss the effectiveness of strategies.
Students are asked to complete questions about their tutees' preparation, attitudes, and performance and about the value of their tutoring experience. The majority of the SI leaders' responses will receive a minimum score of 4.0. Tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders will be come more aware of different learning styles, alternative problem-solving approaches, and study techniques. They will also be able to incorporate these approaches and techniques into their sessions. They will gain greater understanding of their subject matter areas and will improve their interpersonal communication and group facilitation skills.