Sustainable and innovative programs to support students in their transition to university and improve student progress rates and retention are in high demand and short supply. An institution-wide model was established for an online Embedded Tutor Program. The program supports commencing undergraduate students and is sustainable post-pandemic.…

This article uses situated learning theory to consider current tutor assessment and feedback practices in relation to learning practices employed by students outside the overt curriculum. The case is made that an emphasis on constructive alignment and explicitly articulating assessment requirements within curricula may be misplaced. Outside of the…

Examines an established student tutoring program at the University of Surrey. Investigates methods to assess skill development in tutors and examines procedures to accredit student tutoring programs. Encourages administrators to take the tutoring framework a step further, giving selected tutors the opportunity to gain management experience by…