What Are the Roles, Responsibilities and Boundaries of a Tutor?
What are the Roles, Responsibilities and Boundaries of a Tutor?
An important responsibility at the start of each course is for the tutor to explain the syllabus, objectives and expectations from both the learners and tutor. They must also explain any health and safety requirements and evacuation procedures. The role of a tutor is to ensure all the learners have the same opportunities in achieving their goals. The tutor is responsible for delivering; safe, accurate and up-to date information on the current standards, which is stimulating and sincere towards the learners needs. They must ensure there is no favouritism or bias towards certain learners.
A useful method to ensure all roles and responsibilities are carried out is by using the six steps of the Teaching and Learning Cycle covered below.
1) Assessing the learners’ needs.
Prior to starting the course, the tutor would assess the learners and their learning style; this can be carried out by using questionnaires. For most college courses an interview will be required, an initial assessment to discuss any additional learning support could also be carried out at this time. In hairdressing, if a student has been working in the industry and decides to continue their training later, a practical assessment may be required to establish their competency.
2) Planning and Preparing teaching sessions.
Before a course starts, a Schemes of Work (SOW) is established covering the syllabus set by the awarding body; this breakdown enables the tutor to identify which part of the syllabus is being taught. Each week should include the Topic or Skills to be covered, resources required and Assessments carried out. Trips to Hairdressing shows should also be included.
The lesson plans are then compiled; these cover each session to a time scale. They include each student’s individual learning styles and support needs, Tutor and Student activities, resources and assessment procedures. As the assessment
An important responsibility at the start of each course is for the tutor to explain the syllabus, objectives and expectations from both the learners and tutor. They must also explain any health and safety requirements and evacuation procedures. The role of a tutor is to ensure all the learners have the same opportunities in achieving their goals. The tutor is responsible for delivering; safe, accurate and up-to date information on the current standards, which is stimulating and sincere towards the learners needs. They must ensure there is no favouritism or bias towards certain learners.
A useful method to ensure all roles and responsibilities are carried out is by using the six steps of the Teaching and Learning Cycle covered below.
1) Assessing the learners’ needs.
Prior to starting the course, the tutor would assess the learners and their learning style; this can be carried out by using questionnaires. For most college courses an interview will be required, an initial assessment to discuss any additional learning support could also be carried out at this time. In hairdressing, if a student has been working in the industry and decides to continue their training later, a practical assessment may be required to establish their competency.
2) Planning and Preparing teaching sessions.
Before a course starts, a Schemes of Work (SOW) is established covering the syllabus set by the awarding body; this breakdown enables the tutor to identify which part of the syllabus is being taught. Each week should include the Topic or Skills to be covered, resources required and Assessments carried out. Trips to Hairdressing shows should also be included.
The lesson plans are then compiled; these cover each session to a time scale. They include each student’s individual learning styles and support needs, Tutor and Student activities, resources and assessment procedures. As the assessment
Bibliography: Ben Marshall. 2006. Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Edexcel Limited. Geoff Petty. 2009 (Fourth Edition). Teaching Today A Practical Guide. Nelson Thornes. Ann Gravells. 2011 (Fourth Edition). Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Learning Matters LTD. Public Health (Hairdressing) Code of Practice. 2000. http://www.ifl.ac.uk/about-ifl/contact-ifl