Share Paper: Towards an Online Institutional Tutor Programme at a Higher Institution of Learning

  1. Juliet Stoltenkamp, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
  2. Martha Sibanda, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
  3. Nyameko Yabo, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Thursday, June 28 12:00 PM-1:00 PM De Dam 1

Abstract: The University of the Western Cape (UWC) designed and developed a generic pilot Tutor Programme, in 2016. The Programme entails two components, namely, Generic Tutoring Skills; and Online Tutoring Skills. The generic component focuses on issues including, tutor identity and teaching and learning strategies. The eSkills component focuses on critical aspects related to the need for online tutoring in an institution that aspires to function in the digital age. Online skills include course design and effective interactive support and communication with individual students and student groups. This research highlights the eSkills component in relation to the tutors who are expected ...