English as a second language tutor handbook

Series or Serial: English as a second language package

Publisher: Mid-State Literacy Council

Published At: State College, PA

Date Published: 1989

Distributor: Clearinghouse on Adult Education and Literacy, Division of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education

Source Address: 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Mary E. Switzer Bldg, Room 4428

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20202-7240

Phone: 202-205-9996

Material Type: Guide

Intended Audience: Tutor

Physical Media: Print

Subjects: Volunteers; English (Second Language); Tutors

Abstract:
The Tutor Handbook is a part of a package which also includes a tutor training workshop handbook and is available free from the Clearinghouse. The training guide outlines a systematic method of training volunteers to tutor non-English speakers. Tutoring techniques included are getting to know the students, setting goals and objectives, and planning and conducting a lesson. and a variety of ESL activities.

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