Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-7-2017
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to encourage peer tutors to attempt utilizing different questioning methods during tutoring sessions. Instead of asking closed off questions with definite answers, tutors should ask open-ended questions that challenge the student. This method of questioning will also help the tutor as it will alleviate pressure from them and make the student and tutor equally accountable for the session. The Socratic method of questioning is also suggested as it allows sessions to develop more organically based on topics that are useful and interesting to both the student and the tutor.
Recommended Citation
Carlquist, Andrea, "Stop, Think, and Question" (2017). Tutor's Column. Paper 12.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/wc_tutor/12