A Handbook for Personal Tutors

"This is a sourcebook for personal tutors working in higher education whether in old or new universities or in colleges of higher education. Personal tutoring is a neglected but vital task within universities and the authors highlight the need for time, training and reflective thought." "Most tutors have received little preparation in pastoral care and the emphasis here is on practical guidance. This handbook draws on a wide range of vivid examples through which the complexities of...
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"This is a sourcebook for personal tutors working in higher education whether in old or new universities or in colleges of higher education. Personal tutoring is a neglected but vital task within universities and the authors highlight the need for time, training and reflective thought." "Most tutors have received little preparation in pastoral care and the emphasis here is on practical guidance. This handbook draws on a wide range of vivid examples through which the complexities of personal tutoring are explored. In particular, it covers the necessary counselling and listening skills, the institutional context, the special problems of adolescent students, of mature and postgraduate students, and of those from culturally different backgrounds." "Sue Wheeler and Jan Birtle are concerned to increase the knowledge base of personal tutors in order to help them become more effective with students while, at the same time, enhancing their own experience and job satisfaction. This book is important reading for all lecturers, essential for all new lecturers, and should be in every university staff induction pack."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved