Description

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Tutoring

1. Be at least in the 8th grade.
2. Read the story of Philip tutoring the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40.
3. Describe the social conditions that make it more difficult for underprivileged children to achieve basic reading and math skills during elementary school
4. Explain the major types of community-based tutoring programs:

1. In-school, cross-age tutoring
   
2. After-school or weekend program
   
3. Community homework center
   

5. Explain the difference between one-on-one tutoring and small-group classes, and list the pros and cons of each approach.
6. List the basic functions included in the job description of the volunteer tutor in a community-based tutoring program.
7. Describe the resources or tools that a volunteer tutor uses in a community-based tutoring program.
8. Complete at least five tutoring sessions with a younger child.

Skill Level 2
Original Honor 2009

Outreach
North American Division
2009 Update