Abstract
The Curtin Coaches program represents a dynamic outreach opportunity for pre-service teachers enrolled in their first year of study at Curtin University to engage with school-aged students as classroom tutors. Research has shown that cross-age tutoring experiences in schools can benefit both the students receiving support and those who tutor, particularly in settings where individuals are engaging in community support work. According to program feedback, participants were able to develop a range of profession-related skills such as relationship building and gain new knowledge such as understanding how students learn. These competencies are salient as they align with the newly implemented standards for graduate teachers. Understanding the benefits such outreach programs bring pre-service teachers is vital as the future of HEPPP funded programs such as the Curtin Coaches is uncertain but the importance of Work Integrated Learning is increasing.
Highlights
The Curtin Coaches program represents a dynamic outreach opportunity for pre-service teachers enrolled in their first year of study at Curtin University to engage with school-aged students as classroom tutors
Pre-service teachers are encouraged to engage with professionrelated experiences, such as programs like Curtin Coaches which provide them with practical teaching and learning degreerelated opportunities
The tutors learned about their students in general, as well as why and how teachers connect with students in order to encourage growth (McLoughlin & Maslak, 2003, p. 271)
Summary
The Curtin Coaches program represents a dynamic outreach opportunity for pre-service teachers enrolled in their first year of study at Curtin University to engage with school-aged students as classroom tutors. The Curtin Coaches: Benefits of an outreach tutoring program for first year pre-service teachers. Pre-service teachers are encouraged to engage with professionrelated experiences, such as programs like Curtin Coaches which provide them with practical teaching and learning degreerelated opportunities.
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