Focus on the Student's Concerns and Needs
- It is important to know why the students has requested tutoring.
- Some students know exactly where they are having trouble.
- Some students point out general areas of difficulty.
- Some students can only vaguely describe the source of their confusion.
- Some students fear the subject because of past failure.
- Ask them where they are having problems.
- It could be that they are taking the class because it is a requirement.
- The student could be overwhelmed by the time requirements imposed on them for this particular class.
- The students could also be lacking confidence in their ability to master the material.
- The reason for the tutoring request is important because it will give you a focus to plan your future tutoring sessions.
