The 4 Goals of Tutoring Goal 4: Increase Self Esteem Many Students who seek tutoring have doubts about themselves as learners (and occasionally about themselves in general). Rather than telling Students they are worthwhile, Tutors help Students feel good about themselves by... providing learning experiences that foster mastery of the material. This can be done by using... The Prompt-Response Method techniques from the Tutor's Bag of Tricks. When Students accomplish difficult (for them) learning tasks, they feel a sense of accomplishment, which increases their self-esteem. communicating their desire to help. Experiencing that someone cares about your welfare makes you feel worthwhile -- that you count. Tutors communicate their desire to help by following the Tutor's Code of Conduct: Be prepared Maintain confidentiality Be on time Have respect for Students as persons Maintain professional boundaries Focus on the Student's concerns and needs Provide a safe learning environment When learning is experienced as rewarding, it increases the motivation to learn.