Peer tutoring in mathematics and statistics - 29 January 2009
This event will combine presentations from colleagues involved in the training or support of postgraduate and undergraduate peer tutors/mentors with workshop activities aimed at initiating a regional working party to explore issues for effective training and delivery of peer tutoring.
Invited presenters
- Dr. Bill Cox (Aston and MSOR)
- Dr. Stephen Kane (Hertfordshire University)
- Dr. Brien Nolan (Dublin City University)
- Dr Indra Sinka (Open University)
- Dr. Louise Walker (Manchester University)
- Dr. Jane White (University of Bath)
Preliminary Schedule
11am Coffee and registration
11.15am Session 1: Training in practice
Dr Louise Walker: Peer tutoring using undergraduates
Dr Brien Nolan: Case studies for tutor training
Dr Jane White: Tutor training
12.45pm Lunch
1.30pm Session 2: Aspects of national provision
Dr Bill Cox: MSOR postgraduate training
Dr Indra Sinka and Dr Stephen Kane: Good practice
2.30pm Workshop: Part I
3.15pm Tea
3.30pm Workshop: Part II Feeding back ideas for working group.
4.15pm Finish.
Click here for an application form. Deadline for application is January 15 2009. There is a limited number of places available for this event so please apply early - if the event is oversubscribed we will operate a waiting list.