Module 1
In this video, you will:
Understand the importance of student persistence — Learn why free, one-on-one tutoring can still be difficult for adult learners to maintain amidst life changes, self-doubt, and external pressures.
Explore the 4 supports of student persistence — Discover how tutors manage positive and negative life forces, build self-efficacy (providing tools and actionable steps), reinforce personal goals, and track ongoing progress.
Master the difference between self-confidence and self-efficacy — Understand why building specific task competency and tool mastery is more impactful than general praise.
Identify the 6 core drivers of learner persistence — Learn how to foster a sense of belonging, clarity of purpose, student agency, perceived competence, real-world relevance, and scheduling stability.
Examine the anatomy of a good tutor — Discover how Attitude (empathy, patience, humor, commitment), Experience (preparation, flexibility, lesson reflection), and Knowledge (utilizing community resources and seeking help) combine to create an impactful tutoring relationship.