ID 201H Fall 2003

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LS 1 TUTORS

LS 1 tutors are an important resource for LS 1. They bring to the course the insight and enthusiasm of students who have already excelled in LS 1. As peers of this year's first-year students, they serve as model learners. They also work to enhance the intellectual atmosphere of the residence halls by fostering informal discussions about LS 1 topics and by providing special co-curricular programming related to LS 1. They are also available outside of normal classroom hours to provide assistance to students.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL TUTORS

1. Attend every LS 1 lecture and take notes.
2. Attend every LS 1 discussion seminar.
3. Attend all LS 1 special events.
4. Read LS 1 course materials and take notes.
5. Tutor in the evenings in the residence hall LS 1 Tutoring Program.
6. Participate fully and effectively in all aspects of ID 201H.

1. Regular meeting times between the tutor and the LS 1 instructor.
2. Form of participation of the tutor in the LS 1 seminar: co-instructor, experienced learner,

another student in class, catalyst for discussion, class recorder, observer.
3. Responsibilities of the tutor for observing discussion group dynamics and reporting these

observations to the LS 1 instructor.
4. Responsibilities of the tutor for preparing questions or other activities for discussion groups.
5. Opportunities for the tutor to lead discussion sections, independently or in coordination with the instructor.

LS 1 TUTORS ARE NOT

• Teaching Assistants

They cannot grade student work nor should they be asked to assess students' performances in the course.
• Student Assistants

They should not be asked to do clerical tasks, whether related to LS 1 or the instructor's other courses.
• Substitute Teachers

Tutors should be invited to lead discussion sections only with preparation and guidance from the instructor. However, it is inappropriate to ask tutors to assume the responsibilities for a discussion section more than three times in a semester or without sufficient notice and preparation. Should instructors become ill or unavailable unexpectedly for any other reason, they should contact Prof. Marx, who will arrange for another faculty member to take their place.