You may be wondering how Instructional Tutoring is different than Traditional Tutoring. You might even be asking yourself what makes Dole Academy different than the other guys. Most importantly, you're probably wanting to know how Dole Academy can help YOU!
Read about the Dole Academy difference.
· Traditional tutoring is a method of tutoring in which the tutor helps the students
complete and understand the current assignment. Typically, students gain no new skills that
can be applied to future assignments.
· Instructional tutoring is a method of tutoring in which the tutor teaches the student learning
strategies to complete similar tasks independently in the future. Current assignments are
often used as opportunities to teach learning strategies.
[A learning strategy is a calculated behavior used by the learner. The purpose of a
learning strategy is to positively impact the learning process.]
· Traditional tutoring is more of the same. Traditional tutoring uses the same
procedures used in class to demonstrate problems. Traditional tutoring simply breaks
these procedures into smaller, bite size pieces.
· Instructional tutoring recognizes and values learning differences. Instructional tutoring
teaches using the student’s strengths.
· Traditional tutoring is repetition of the same material in the same way.
· Instructional tutoring is used to teach new material. Instructional tutoring uses only the
most effective methods.
· Traditional tutoring is reactive. Traditional tutoring uses no plan. Traditional
tutoring responds to the current need.
· Instructional tutoring is pro-active. Instructional tutoring is anticipatory and preventive.
Instructional tutoring follows a written flexible plan.
· Traditional tutoring often leads to dependence on tutors.
· Instructional tutoring focuses on creating independent thinkers and learners.
Read about the Dole Academy difference.
· Traditional tutoring is a method of tutoring in which the tutor helps the students
complete and understand the current assignment. Typically, students gain no new skills that
can be applied to future assignments.
· Instructional tutoring is a method of tutoring in which the tutor teaches the student learning
strategies to complete similar tasks independently in the future. Current assignments are
often used as opportunities to teach learning strategies.
[A learning strategy is a calculated behavior used by the learner. The purpose of a
learning strategy is to positively impact the learning process.]
· Traditional tutoring is more of the same. Traditional tutoring uses the same
procedures used in class to demonstrate problems. Traditional tutoring simply breaks
these procedures into smaller, bite size pieces.
· Instructional tutoring recognizes and values learning differences. Instructional tutoring
teaches using the student’s strengths.
· Traditional tutoring is repetition of the same material in the same way.
· Instructional tutoring is used to teach new material. Instructional tutoring uses only the
most effective methods.
· Traditional tutoring is reactive. Traditional tutoring uses no plan. Traditional
tutoring responds to the current need.
· Instructional tutoring is pro-active. Instructional tutoring is anticipatory and preventive.
Instructional tutoring follows a written flexible plan.
· Traditional tutoring often leads to dependence on tutors.
· Instructional tutoring focuses on creating independent thinkers and learners.
Instructional Tutors are tutors who provide Instructional tutoring to students.
Instructional Tutors:
Teach learning strategies while helping complete current assignments
Can teach existing learning strategies or create new strategies to meet any need
Use the student’s strengths to develop effective learning strategies
Promote learner independence
Are available when needed between scheduled lessons
Instructional Tutors:
Teach learning strategies while helping complete current assignments
Can teach existing learning strategies or create new strategies to meet any need
Use the student’s strengths to develop effective learning strategies
Promote learner independence
Are available when needed between scheduled lessons