Peer/Cross Age Tutoring

Question 1

Key items to remember

Answer 1

• both parties benefit
• tutor does not have to be the smartest and brightest in your class
• self esteem in both parties may rise
• tutors may need training

Question 2

How to encourage open, honest, and direct communication

Answer 2

• listen actively
• be conscious of nonverbal behavior
• provide and accept information

Question 3

Listen Actively

Answer 3

Clear your mind and desk of all distractions; show your interest by asking questions and probing for information, nod your head

Question 4

Be conscious of nonverbal behavior

Answer 4

You ‘see’ people’s feelings in their face and body language

-study your own nonverbal behavior

Question 5

Provide and accept information

Answer 5

Share with others any relevant information that will help you/them as individual/team as a whole to succeed or they’ll resent you for not telling