International Tutor Program Certification (ITPC).

International Tutor Program Certification (ITPC)


CRLA’s ITPC certifies tutor training programs

1.CRLA-certified programs certify tutors

2.Started in 1989

3.More than 750 Programs are certified

http://www.crla.net/itpc/itpc_current_certifications.xls

http://www.crla.net/itpc/itpc_current_certifications.xls

Possibilities/Benefits• Create new program/revitalize former

one

• Build on components of current program

• Tie wages to certification level (and education level, if possible)

• Establish credibility with administration, faculty, college staff, students, and community

Possibilities/BenefitsMARKETING: • Publicize what you offer: SUCCESS• Identify how your program supports

program development • Create partnerships campuswide• Create Professional Development

opportunities for students and staff• Have tutors work with faculty, become

known as supporter of programs for students (new and innovative &/or tried and true)

Certification Periods and Costs

• Initial Certification -- One year• Renewal -- Three years• Second Re-certification -- Five years

(all subsequent re-certifications are all for 5 years)

• Cost: $150 – one level$250 – two levels$350 – three levels

- at each renewal or recertification.

Certification Levels

I – Regular

II - Advanced

III - MasterTutor Pins are available via the website for purchase. Pins can be given as one per level of certification and can be worn to show level attained.

Regular/Level 1 Certification

Requirements:

• Amount/Duration of Training

• Modes of Tutor Training

• Areas/Topics Included in Training

• Tutoring Experience

• Tutor Evaluation

Amount/Duration of Training

Minimum of ten hours of tutor training

plus one of the following:

1. A quarter/semester tutor training course

2. A quarter/semester of tutor training

(non-course work)

MODES OF TUTOR TRAINING

Minimum of 6 hours of the training must be:

Tutor training supervised, Interactive, Live, and Real-time and may take one or more of the following forms.

1. Workshop instruction / seminar session

2. Face to face or online discussion

3. Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE, like

Second Life

The training time remaining can use the following as the main delivery medium:

1. Videotapes/DVDs/Websites

2. Conferences with tutor trainer/supervisor

3. Webquests, podcasts, webcasts, wikis, blogs

4. Texts, handouts, scavenger hunts

5. Special tutor projects

6. Other

Tutor Training TopicsA minimum of eight (8) of the 15 following topics

should be covered in Level 1 training.

1. Definition of tutoring and tutor responsibilities

2. Basic tutoring guidelines / Tutoring Do’s & Don’ts

3. Techniques for successfully beginning & ending a tutor session

4. Adult Learners / Learning Theory / Learning Styles

5. Assertiveness / Handling Difficult Students

6. Role Modeling

7. Setting Goals / Planning

Tutor Training Topics8. Communication Skills

9. Active listening and paraphrasing

10. Referral Skills

11. Study Skills

12. Critical Thinking Skills

13. Compliance with the Ethics and Philosophy of the Tutor Program / Sexual Harassment / Plagiarism

14. Modeling problem solving

15.Other (please specify)__________________

REQUIRED TUTORING EXPERIENCE

25 hours of actual tutoring-per level of certification

1 Hrs25 Hrs10 Hrs20 Hrs5 Hrs15 Hrs

Tutor Selection Criteria

• Written recommendation from faculty

AND/OR

• Endorsement of tutor trainer/supervisor

PLUS

• Grade of “A” or “B” in subject content

OR

• Documented Evidence of Equivalent

TUTOR EVALUATION CRITERIA

One or more is recommended:

1. A formal/informal evaluation process is in place

2. Formal/informal evaluation occurs on a regular basis

3. The results of the evaluation process are made known to the tutors

Advanced/Level II Certification

Requirements:• Amount/Duration of Training - same • Modes of Tutor Training - 4 hours• Areas/Topics Included in Training –

Review + 4 topics• Tutoring Experience - same• Tutor Evaluation - same


Minimum of ten hours of tutor training beyond

Level I

In one of the following:


2. A quarter/semester of tutor training

(non-course work)

MODES OF TUTOR TRAININGMinimum of 4 hours of the training must be:




3. Multi-User Virtual Environment

(MUVE, like Second Life

The Training time remaining can use the following as the main delivery medium:






6. Other

AREAS/TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN TUTOR TRAINING.

In addition to reviewing some or all of the topics previously covered in Level 1: a minimum of four (4) of the following topics should be covered in Level 2 training. Note: Other topics from Level 1 can be covered in addition to the requirements above.1. Review of Level 1 topics (required)2. Use of probing questions3. Brain Dominance Learning4. Cultural Awareness and inter-cultural communications /

Diversity5. Identifying and using resources6. Tutoring in specific skill/subject areas7. Assessing or Changing Study Behaviors8. Other (please specify)___________________

Master/Level III Certification

Requirements:

• Amount/Duration of Training - same

• Modes of Tutor Training – 2 hours

• Areas/Topics Included in Training – Review + 4 topics

• Tutoring Experience - same

• Tutor Evaluation - same


Minimum of ten hours of tutor training above Level II Training (which is at least 20 hours above Level I training)

Plus one of the following:


2. A quarter/semester of tutor training (non-course work)

MODES OF TUTOR TRAININGMinimum of two hours of the training must be:




3. Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE,

like Second Life

The Training time remaining can use the following as the main delivery medium:






6. Other

AREAS/TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN TUTOR TRAINING

In addition to reviewing the topics covered in Level I and 2, a minimum of four (4) of the following topics should be covered in Level 3 training.

Note: Other topics from Level 1 or 2 can be covered in addition to the requirements above.

1. Review of Level 1 and Level 2 topics2. Self-regulated Learning / Brain Learning / Memory3. How to tutor/deal with Target Populations4. The role of Learning Centers in Higher Education5. Structuring the learning experience6. Training and supervising other tutors

(supervisory skills)7. Group management skills

(group interaction and group dynamics)8. Other (please specify) ______________


ITPC Reviewers: Who are they?

•Interested CRLA Members with certified programs

•Who volunteer their time to review programs for certification

•Designated by Levels I, II, or III of certification and ability to review

•The Heart & Soul of the Program


ITPC Reviewers Certification 1 year - Certified Reviewer (min. 15 reviews) 5 years - Silver Certified Reviewer (min. 75 reviews) 10 years - Ruby Certified Reviewer (min. 150 reviews) 15 years - Sapphire Certified Reviewer (min. 225 reviews) 20 years - Gold Certified Reviewer (min. 300 reviews)Note: CRLA's ITPC program began in 1989, 2009 celebrates 20 years of service to tutor training programs! Looking to the future: 25 years - Emerald Certified Reviewer (min. 375 reviews) 30 years - Diamond Certified Reviewer (min. 450 reviews) 35 years - Platinum Certified Reviewer (min. 525 reviews)


ITPC Reviewers Certification

To complete your initial certification orientation training to begin reviewing programs, you will need to complete the linked review sheet and submit it and it. Olga Thurman will receive it and will then complete the process to bring you onboard as a new reviewer. You will partner with a certified reviewer during your first year. After one year of reviewing and satisfactorily completing at least 15 reviews, you can become a certified reviewer for CRLA’s ITPC program. Kudos to you for your interest and dedication to our profession.

Orientation Training Completion Form

http://crla.net/forms/reviewers_training_form.pdf

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