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Abstract

Introduction

  • Peer tutors tailor their strategies to the unique needs of individual students, distinguishing between science majors and non-majors
  • Science majors typically possess a deeper understanding of fundamental scientific concepts
  • Non-major students often require assistance in building foundational understandings
  • Science majors are tasked with achieving a heightened level of comprehension, as outlined in Bloom’s or SOLO taxonomy, in contrast to their non-major counterparts
  • Science Peer tutoring strategies encompass a spectrum of approaches, including metacognition, goal-oriented methods, procedural guidance, Socratic questioning, study aids, and problem-based learning techniques

Start Date

8-4-2024 11:00 AM

End Date

8-4-2024 11:50 AM

Faculty Advisor

John Ophus

Department

Department of Biology

Student Type

Undergraduate Student

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This entry was a part of the following session:

  • Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Moderator: Kimberly Baker

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Peer Tutoring Strategies for Science Major and non-Major Undergraduate Students

Introduction

  • Peer tutors tailor their strategies to the unique needs of individual students, distinguishing between science majors and non-majors
  • Science majors typically possess a deeper understanding of fundamental scientific concepts
  • Non-major students often require assistance in building foundational understandings
  • Science majors are tasked with achieving a heightened level of comprehension, as outlined in Bloom’s or SOLO taxonomy, in contrast to their non-major counterparts
  • Science Peer tutoring strategies encompass a spectrum of approaches, including metacognition, goal-oriented methods, procedural guidance, Socratic questioning, study aids, and problem-based learning techniques