Overview
The OHSE provides tutoring sessions in the following courses: mathematics, chemistry, physics for academic support. Each tutoring session is led by high-achieving COF scholars who major in the corresponding area and completed the relevant course with outstanding performance; some tutors also hold paid positions as undergraduate teaching assistants. COF scholars who are having a hard time with any of these courses and incoming freshmen are encouraged to attend to these sessions and are required to complete 3 hours of tutoring sessions per week. As we continue to deal with the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, tutoring sessions are offered both virtually and in-person. Tutoring time varies according to tutor availability.
What to bring to the tutoring sessions?
- Turn on your video camera (if via Zoom).
- Make sure to have a stable internet connection (if via Zoom).
- Be sure to ask specific questions about what you need help with.
- Come prepared with class notes, textbook, and any other class resources.
A tutor will:
- Work with students with quiz/exam preparation, homework assignments strategies, note-taking skills, and other academic tasks related to course material.
- Support students to help them set goals and expectations for assessment preparation (e.g., quiz, exam, homework assignments, projects, laboratory experiments).
- Assist students to understand concepts discussed in lecture, recitation, and laboratory sessions.
- The goal of tutoring is to help students become independent learners and complete tasks by their own.
A tutor will not:
- Complete homework assignments for you.
- Provide you answers of homework assignments.
- Make up or give you a summary of the class session you missed.
Note: tutoring is not just for students who are struggling or having a hard time in a course(s).