CPT Communication & Relationship Building with Students 3

Question 1

A tutor uses the same explanation method repeatedly even though a student isn't grasping the concept. What communication principle is being violated?

Accepted Answer

Adaptability

Answer

Effective communication requires adaptability — adjusting explanations based on student feedback and comprehension signals.

Question 2

What is 'reflective listening' in a tutoring context?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing or mirroring student statements to confirm understanding

Answer

Reflective listening involves paraphrasing the student's words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness.

Question 3

A student shares personal struggles that are affecting their studies. The tutor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Listen attentively and acknowledge the student's experience before determining next steps

Answer

Before taking action, a tutor should listen and acknowledge the student's experience to build trust and assess the situation.

Question 4

Which strategy best encourages a shy student to participate more actively in sessions?

Accepted Answer

Creating a low-stakes, predictable environment with open-ended questions

Answer

Low-stakes interactions and predictable question formats help shy students build confidence and gradually increase participation.

Question 5

What does 'wait time' in tutoring communication refer to?

Accepted Answer

The pause a tutor provides after a question to allow the student to think

Answer

Wait time is the deliberate pause after posing a question, giving students time to process and formulate responses.

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