Tutor Training
The WestTO Virtual Tutor Training Program is organized in partnership with the WestTO Learning Collaborative. The Tutor Training Program takes a critical, learner-centred approach to adult literacy and community learning.
The focus of the training is to:
Introduce you to the world of adult community literacy and what learner-centred approach is
Provide framework and tools for building non judgement, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed Tutor- Learner partnerships
Build your skills in self-awareness, empathy, active listening and sensitivity to inequality as well as power & privilege outside and inside Tutor- Learner partnerships
Give you practical, hands on skills on how to be an effective tutor to adult literacy learners facing socio-political barriers
Spring/Summer 2024 Tutor Training Dates:
Monday, April 15: Foundations in Tutor Training: Introduction to Community Literacy (incl. Embodies Practice Warm-up)
Tuesday, April 23: Foundations in Tutor Training: Power and Privilege
Wednesday, May 1: (May Day / International Workers’ Day), Foundations in Tutor Training: Impacts of Violence on Learning
Thursday, May 9: Teaching, Reading and Writing, TPL Resource
Wednesday, May 15: Tutoring Strategies part 2 - Self-Care and Embodied Learning, Tutor-Learner Pair, Session Planning