We're pleased to announce the second training offered by PICAASO!

On April 24, 2010 Susan Deese-Roberts, PhD, professor emerita and instructor at the University of New Mexico, will provide an interactive training on learning Using Student Learning Preferences to Support Effective Tutoring. Tutors affiliated with Supplemental Educational Services or 21st Century Community Learning Centers are encouraged to attend the one-day training.  The training is provided by the Partnership for Improving Collaboration for Academic After-School Outcomes, or the PICAASO grant, in conjunction with Albuquerque Public Schools. 

Cost

This training is free, however, pre-registration is required.  Pre-registration not only secures you a spot at the training, but also lunch and training materials.

Logistic Information

The training will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010 and will begin with registration at 8:30 am.  Instruction will occur from 9:00 am - 1:45 pm; continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.  The training will be held at the CNM Workforce Training Center, Room 101, located at 5600 Eagle Rock Avenue NE, off of Jefferson and Alameda.

Programming Information

Using Student Learning Preferences to Support Effective Tutoring

During this workshop, we will explore the learning modes in which students like to receive information including auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning.  It is important for tutors to understand their preferred learning modes because tutors tend to rely on their preferences when tutoring.  During an effective tutoring session, the student will benefit from working in his/her preferred learning mode.

We will also examine (and experience) left-brain and right-brain learning.  The traditional classroom supports left-brain learning and many right-brain learners find learning difficult in that environment.  We will take an in-depth look at right-brain learning because it’s likely that many students needing tutoring prefer right-brain learning.