tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920589576895384253.post748866624408767041..comments2023-05-19T08:33:52.326-07:00Comments on Monash Science teaching and innovation : Tutoring supports 1st year transition to universityDavid M. Paganinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07383385929072404217noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920589576895384253.post-41148119416203265332013-11-10T18:25:55.746-08:002013-11-10T18:25:55.746-08:00Thank you Chris. It is through the help of people ...Thank you Chris. It is through the help of people like yourself, the first year coordinators and the dedicated tutors in each school, that these learning centres are able to flourish. <br /><br />I agree with you that the challenge remains in getting more students who genuinely require this kind of assistance to attend the help sessions. I think one of the keys to this is normalising help-seeking behaviour. We are already taking small steps towards achieving this by promoting the free tutoring sessions as an opportunity to improve understanding rather than a remedial service to help those who are struggling. <br /><br />It seems obvious at first glance that those who are struggling needs the service the most so why not focus on this and advertise to students as 'this is the service for you!'. However, when we step into the shoes of a student we can understand why this would make students reluctant to use our service. It is very difficult to acknowledge and admit that we need help and we also do not want to be labelled as one of the ones who are struggling. If it was a normal part of the first year learning experience to attend the learning centres for revision, when you are doing well and when you are are having trouble, then the barrier to seeking help when the latter occurs may be lessened?<br /><br />Perhaps we also need to re-evaluate and clarify what the aim of our learning centres is. Is it just to help those who need extra assistance or is it there to help anyone who wants to enhance their level of understanding?<br /><br />I am excited to see how the learning centres will evolve over the next few years as our new science spaces are being built.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920589576895384253.post-10454070907718180712013-11-09T04:04:59.603-08:002013-11-09T04:04:59.603-08:00The challenge remains getting more people, and the...The challenge remains getting more people, and the people who genuinely require this kind of assistance, attending the help sessions in each School. Those who reach out are receiving a fantastic service. Great initiative Carmen Yan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875721808338607089noreply@blogger.com