Introduction
The introductory session for tutors begins with an overview of the tutor’s role, responsibilities, and boundaries. The session is designed to introduce participants to the planning of a tutorial and to provide insights into time management, content design, and methodological implementation.
- https://www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties/research-centers/didacictsservice/certifi/tutorsquali/intro
- Introduction
- 2026-04-29T12:00:00+02:00
- 2026-04-29T16:00:00+02:00
- The introductory session for tutors begins with an overview of the tutor’s role, responsibilities, and boundaries. The session is designed to introduce participants to the planning of a tutorial and to provide insights into time management, content design, and methodological implementation.
Apr 29, 2026 from 12:00 to 04:00 (Europe/Berlin / UTC200)
Course Content
The introductory session for tutors begins with an overview of the tutor’s role, responsibilities, and boundaries. It introduces participants to the planning of a tutorial and provides insights into time management, content design, and methodological implementation. A particular focus lies on exchange among tutors in order to address concerns and strengthen confidence. The importance of reflection, feedback, and a constructive culture of critique is also discussed. The overall aim is to prepare tutors as effectively as possible for their role.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- feel well prepared for your tutorial
- clarify your own role and recognize responsibilities and limits
- identify and structure the phases of a tutorial
- understand basic principles of knowledge transfer
- become familiar with methods and media for tutorial work
- engage in exchange and networking with fellow tutors
- address and reduce initial concerns
- gain confidence and security in their role as a tutor