Learning Skills and Tutoring | Academic Catalog

The Learning Skills and Tutoring Department facilitates enrollment and provides support for on campus tutoring services. Research has shown that students who use tutoring services experience greater success in their college coursework. The Learning Skills and Tutoring coursework includes the supervised tutoring environment and the training for the student tutors.

LST 010 1 Unit

Tutor Training

Lecture: 9 contact hours
Lab: 27 contact hours

Advisory: Completion of any college-level course to be tutored with a grade of B or better is required.

This course presents techniques and strategies for effective academic peer tutoring in a community college setting. Emphasis is on tutoring, study skill techniques and practical skills to use in a variety of tutoring situations. Graded on pass/no pass basis only.

LST 606 Noncredit

Supervised Tutoring/Academic Instructional Support

Lab: 270 contact hours

Limitation on Enrollment: Students will be assigned to this course by a counselor or instructor or for supervised tutoring and learning assistance subject to regulations under Title 5 Section 58172 58164(c). Enrollment in at least one other course at San Bernardino Valley College and/or Crafton Hills College.

Students enrolled in this noncredit class receive assistance in understanding course-specific content in various content area classes. Activities may include, but are not limited to, supervised individual or group tutorial/instructional services, computer assisted instruction and testing. Enrollment in this class is limited to students who have been recommended by an instructor or counselor on the basis of an identified learning need.

LST 610 Noncredit

Tutor Training

Lecture: 9 contact hours
Lab: 27 contact hours

Advisory: Completion of any college-level course to be tutored with a grade of B or better.

This noncredit course presents techniques and strategies for effective academic tutoring and facilitation in a community college setting. Emphasis is on tutoring and facilitating, study skill techniques and practical skills to use in a variety of tutoring situations.