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I am happy seeing political discussions on this list, as long as and insofar as the political matter is directly related to the list's mission, and as long as and insofar as they contribute to discussion. And I am happy seeing advertisements, as long as and insofar as they are directly related to the list's mission and as long as and insofar as they contribute to discussion; let me just add that they should be used sparingly, preferably, I think, in response to a question that a list member has posed. -----Original Message----- From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Neal Lerner Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 4:55 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Peer Tutoring/Peer Mentoring I find the talk of whether this list is appropriate for "political" discussions a fascinating contrast to the frequent for-profit pitches that appear on this list, such as the one below. It's been my experience that most discussion lists frown on commercial providers capitalizing on the free advertising that can be gained from such posting. Certainly, it's a matter of community standards; if members of this list have no problem with such solicitations, fine and dandy. But such a stance has its own political implications, too. fwiw, Neal Lerner >Colleagues, > >Training of peer tutors and peer mentors in both the proven strategies >of tutoring and the "HOW TO" of study organization and learning has >been built into two proven and time-tested curricula that are available >in nationally circulated publications. > >For a step-by-step and researched-based approach for tutor training >see > The Master Tutor: A Guidebook for More Effective Tutoring including >the pre/post > test The TESAT and The Online eMaster Tutor Training >Course.(English/Spanish) > >For training tutors and mentors in assisting students in all content >areas to improve study, learning, organization and other proven >strategies, see the 10 Hour Academic Success Seminar text, Ten Tips for >Academic Success. >(English/Spanish) > >Regarding readmit and those on probation, the 10 Hour Seminar text >proves a valuable intervention medium for deans planning to require >registration as a condition for continuance. Mentors/tutors are often >invited to attend as a means of training them and reinforcing their >support to the students they serve. > >Each curriculum is well-structured, timed, and provides detailed >instructor's lessons to aid all in teaching/training. Each curriculum >maintains consistency of instruction, year after year, regardless who >teaches. Additionally, both can be offered for noncredit or credit >bearing courses. > >I hope this assists with some of the concerns expressed about tutor and >mentor training. >If I can assist anyone further, kindly email or call directly. Further >information at our >web page below. Thank you. > >details can be found at > >Collegially, >Peter W. Stevens, President >Cambridge Stratford, Ltd. >8560 Main Street >Williamsville, New York 14221 >(800) 466-2232 >(716) 626-9076 fax >email [log in to unmask] >www.cambridgestratford.com > -- To unsubscribe,send a message to [log in to unmask] In body type: SIGNOFF LRNASST-L To access LRNASST-L archives,point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To subscribe, send email to [log in to unmask] Leave subject blank.In body type: subscribe LRNASST-L To contact list owner,email [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe,send a message to [log in to unmask] In body type: SIGNOFF LRNASST-L To access LRNASST-L archives,point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To subscribe, send email to [log in to unmask] Leave subject blank.In body type: subscribe LRNASST-L To contact list owner,email [log in to unmask]