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 2023 Tutor Training Dates:

Foundations in Tutor Training (3 parts)

Session 1: Introduction to Community Literacy
Monday, April 17, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Session 2: Power and Privilege

Tuesday, April 25, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Session 3: Impacts of Violence on Learning
Wednesday, May 3, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tutoring Strategies (2 parts)

Session 4: Teaching, Reading and Writing, TPL Resource
Thursday, May 11, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Session 5:Self-Care and Embodied Learning, 

Tutor-Learner Pair Presentation & Session Planning
Monday, May 15, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm