Personal Tutoring ideas exchange by Alison Raby https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9 en-us 2023-05-17 13:14:23 UTC 2026-02-14 23:11:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Drop-in Sessions https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596289266 There is potential for PT sessions to still be timetabled - but as drop-ins for a PT to schedule 1-2-1 sessions in - these don't need to take place in a classroom]]> 2023-05-18 13:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596289266 Group sessions https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596290034 Too little attendance, and inconsistent messaging across PTs]]> 2023-05-18 13:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596290034 Large Group Meetings https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596292139 Large meetings with all students on a programme at key points of the year allowed for consistent messaging. Could be scaled up to all students Department wide & include other events such as Careers Readiness, guest speakers, student presentations etc]]> 2023-05-18 13:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596292139 I brought nibbles and candy to the first welcome session. Not everyone attended but those who did enjoyed it. https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596292492 2023-05-18 13:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596292492 Organised in welcome week https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596295033 Need to have tutors assigned in time for welcome week. ]]> 2023-05-18 13:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596295033 wbenrejeb2 https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596295290 It worked better with students who were my students in a previous module. They were more engaged than the other students. Thus I believe that PT could be more effective when we worked with our current or previous students.]]> 2023-05-18 13:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596295290 wbenrejeb2 https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596297510 Instead of having 3 group sessions per term, it would be better to have 1 group session and another sessions where students book time slots in advance to have a one to one meeting.]]> 2023-05-18 13:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596297510 Personal tutors https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596298773 Ideally those who would like to be personal tutors would be better to take on year tutor roles. Look after a larger group, perhaps with more training. So are better at signposting. ]]> 2023-05-18 13:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596298773 Keep these to larger groups https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596299457 Leave personal tutoring for 1:1]]> 2023-05-18 13:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596299457 Variety ... https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596300859 very different experience for students depending on if the tutor follows the suggested material or not.]]> 2023-05-18 13:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596300859 1:1 contact https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596301787 I have seen better improvement with attendance, more tailored careers support and better signposting when I meet students on an individual basis.]]> 2023-05-18 13:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596301787 Attendance mointoring and escalation https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596306132 By relying on personal tutors - some who don't engage with monitoring, miss the escalation... and student issues are missed. Or more difficult to support. If staff are more engaged in the process this will help.]]> 2023-05-18 13:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596306132 Well advertised and included on timetable well in advance. https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596307664 Perhaps a regular slot so students get familar with the time

]]> 2023-05-18 13:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596307664 Flex Approach https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596308929 PTs do only 1-2-1 timetabled drop-ins with students, alongside large Department wide events which provide consistent messaging at key points in the term]]> 2023-05-18 13:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2596308929 Large groups https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597436573 I did get around 60% of my group turning up and they interacted well in group work.]]> 2023-05-19 09:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597436573 1:1 https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597436953 My students were reluctant to book 1:1 sessions]]> 2023-05-19 09:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597436953 Third year students who did attend group sessions found information presented on career skills, e.g., interviewing tool, helpful. https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597439808 2023-05-19 09:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597439808 A placement student said they would have liked more opportunity to learn about presenting skills so a group session on what makes an effective presentation and tips for presenting could be good. https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597441354 2023-05-19 09:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597441354 Is it possible to have a budget for individual meetings to meet students for coffee/tea? Or vouchers for atrium cafe? This might make it feel more like a chat, rather than a formal academic session that may be less appealing to students. https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597442202 2023-05-19 09:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597442202 Supporting PTs https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597442218 PTs are often MLs with various levels of experience and do not neccessarily know information around extensions, course options, etc. It would be useful to share this kind of information with PTs]]> 2023-05-19 09:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597442218 As students and others have said, when personal tutor groups changes mid-way, communication around this to students and tutors is important. https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597443225 2023-05-19 09:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597443225 More confident supporting those studying programmes I am more familiar with https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597455901 Able to provide more specific option guidance, career suggestions, review of feedback etc.]]> 2023-05-19 09:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597455901 The session on mindset (2nd year) https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597473178 Students enjoyed knowing there were ways of tackling stress and that they were not the only ones feeling the pressure.]]> 2023-05-19 10:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597473178 Split Groups https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597473863 I have two 2nd year groups, it would make far more sense to have 1 large group.

Also - don't book at 5pm on a Friday!!]]> 2023-05-19 10:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/araby4/ifa9qw1248r2k7t9/wish/2597473863