New Tutor training

The following resources are available for training new Tutors:

• Tutor training template - a presentation designed for Colleges to adapt as needed, to provide training to their new Tutors which consolidates the following resources.
• Guide to Tutoring
• Tutor case studies
• Timeline for Tutors
• Guidelines for Listening
• Records Management
• Guidance on utilising University financial support funds
• Plagiarism
• Mitigating Bias
• General information for Tutors from the UCS
• General information for Students from the UCS
• A brief guide on Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
• Guidance on intermission
• Support for staff in student-facing roles
• Guidance on confidentiality

Video links:

• Video: the Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre
• Video: Introduction to Mental Health Advice Service
• Video: Sexual Harassment and Violence Adviser
• Video: Racial & Religious Discrimination Adviser
• Video: Tutors and Finance
• Video: a guide to undergraduate supervisions

Further training

The Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning facilitates a wide range of training, such as on admissions interviewing and supervising.

It is expected that Tutors attend this online course, on what to do if a student or a member of staff discloses that they have been subjected to harassment and/or sexual misconduct.

Training resources for new Directors of Studies are available on this SharePoint site.