- Learn together.
- Remember to keep things you see and hear confidential. You do not
want things that are private to be spread around.
- Treat the students with disabilities the same as you would your friends
without disabilities.
- Be open and honest. Do not disrespect them by lying to them.
- Do not beat around the bush.
- Do not give sympathy or ‘baby’ students. Remember that
the students are high school students and want to be treated so.
- Have patience. Do not rush with your time.
- Listen to everything that the student says to you. Many students with
multiple to severe disabilities communicate in different ways. Pay attention
to all ways that the students may be communicating with you.
- Be positive, not negative.
- Deliver praise for even the smallest amount of success.
- Stay motivated.
- Develop a positive relationship with all students. This will help
all of us be more successful. Let the students know that you care.
- Ask and listen to what the teacher has to say.
- Use humor and have fun.
- Discuss whatever you are working on. When you are done, discuss the
results of your activity.
- Follow all classroom rules; they are there for a reason.
- Always keep an open ear and eye to learn from everyone in the classroom.
Why should I become a Peer Tutor?