Class Details

LRNA 97
Introduction to Peer Tutoring in Writing and Reading

Course Description

Required training for De Anza writing and reading tutors. Introduction to the theory and practice of tutoring writing and reading, including strategies and approaches to help students from diverse linguistic backgrounds with different levels of college reading and writing skills. Students read about, observe, discuss, write about and practice the craft of tutoring writing and reading. After an initial orientation, students in the class begin tutoring and reflect on their tutoring experiences as part of the class.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
LRNA-097.01Z: Fully ONLINE. This course is restricted to students who have been selected to work as De Anza tutors. See http://deanza.edu/studentsuccess/tutorinfo/apply.html or e-mail alvesdelimadiana@fhda.edu for info. This is an online class with required weekly Zoom meetings, as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. This class uses the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online- ed/students/remotelearning .

Course Details

Units

3 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

Must be selected to work as a De Anza tutor.