Not having had any regular tutoring sessions, I can really only rely on what I've learned so far, and what seems logical to me. As stated in the module, that first session really needs to be spent building rapport. Talk with the tutee, find out what the trouble is, what they know, and maybe create a KWL chart for them. Talk about the course they are taking, go over the syllabus and test schedule, any assignments that will be due, and how they feel about the course. Then we can make a plan. Set goals, such as getting a certain grade on a test or assignment, or gaining a full understanding of a certain aspect of the material. Make some of the goals easily attainable, so that the student gets to see very quickly that they are improving.
Every session should have a check in, so that the student can talk about anything they had trouble with since the last session. Check on the goals list, see what has been accomplished. Collaborate on setting new goals as needed.
It is always good to cover all of the bases at the beginning and at the end as well. I have found with one of my regular tutors that he will want to get right to his English at the beginning and then touch-base on things at the end of a session. He will tell his concerns then and whether or not he thinks he wants more practice with the particular topic. Sometimes he even recognizes other topics while reviewing for the day.
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