The staff at the Study Skills Center would like to thank the Chancellor's office for
the confidence and support we have received to further expand our Embedded Tutoring
Program. IVC has been awarded an "Innovation Award" to improve the quality and breadth
of our program. The goal of this program is to improve student success and retention
rates, as well as close equity gaps. Our program focuses on Student-Centered Learning:
active, cooperative and inductive learning. We hope that through this award we can
make a positive difference in our student's college experience. As always, the Study
Skills Center is committed to student success.
BENEFITS!
- TARGET CLASSES THAT HAVE BEEN CHALLENGING FOR STUDENTS
The range of courses that currently have an embedded tutor covers different demographics
(i.e. high unemployment rate, high proverty, low literacy, low numbers of college
graduates). However, the needs of traditionally disadvantaged population such as foster
youth, first generation college students, veterans, and incarcerateds have also been
focused.
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INCREASED ACCESS TO LEARNING SERVICES
Students become more familiar with embedded tutors from day-to-day interaction. Many
times they even request further one-to-one tutoring and they become more aware of
other tutoring services that are offered.
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GROUP TUTORING OUTSIDE CLASSROOM
The embedded tutor provides two hours of group tutoring outside the classroom (review
sessions). This provides immediate access to learning services for students in each
embedded classroom. Students who otherwise would not feel comfortable seeking a tutor
on their own are now able to attend review session and receive the academic assistance
they need.