AVID Tutors
Online Training and Resources
Tutors are essential to the success of the AVID elective class. They help to facilitate student access to rigorous curriculum.
Directions:
Assignments:
Module 1: AVID Overview
1. View this Power Point and AVID video. Take one page of Cornell notes as you view/watch.
2. Watch this video of an AVID graduate speaking at AVID Summer Institute. Take notes on the same page of Cornell notes as before (activity above).
3. Based on your Cornell Notes from the abover Power Point and videos, summarize the GIST of AVID in 20 words.
4. Read the "Top Ten Characteristics of Ideal Tutors" and complete the included Cornell note activity by taking notes on the right hand side of the Cornell note paper (included).
5. Read the "Expectations of the AVID Tutor" and complete the included worksheet.
6. Review the "Ten Steps to the Tutorial Process" and watch this video of an actual AVID tutorial. After watching the video complete the Summarizing Pyramid worksheet.
For this Module you will turn in:
1. Cornell Notes from Power Point and AVID video
2. The GIST worksheet
3. "Top Ten Characteristics of an Ideal AVID Tutor" Cornell Note Activity
4. The "Expectations of the AVID Tutor" marked text and worksheet
5. Summarizing Pyramid
Overview:
AVID Tutors will learn a brief history of AVID and begin to learn the characteristics of being an AVID tutor within the AVID College Readiness System and the steps of the tutorial process.