The following student learning outcomes, goals, assessment methods and core competencies have been identified for the Ventura College Tutoring Center:
Goals
- To guide and assist students in understanding course subject matter.
- To help students learn good study habits and become independent learners.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students using the tutoring center will:
- After tutoring sessions, the student will demonstrate improved understanding of their course subject matter.
- After tutoring sessions, the student will be able to apply learned study habits to independent school work.
Assessment Method
- The Tutoring Center Survey
- Tutor input
- Data analysis by the Institutional Research Office
Core Competencies
- 2.1 Information Competency: Recognize the need for information and/or identify and clarify the question that needs to be answered.
- 2.3 Information Competency: Find and interpret relevant information from text, tables, graphs, maps, media, personal communication, observation, and electronic databases
- 3.3 Critical Thinking: Apply lessons from the past or learned knowledge and skills to new and varied situations
- 6.6 Life Skills: Apply time management skills to complete a task.
The Tutoring Center Department student learning outcomes were updated on 9//17/10.