It is a practical and self-reflective discipline that involves writing introspective reflections after each semester. Tutoring is a type of mentoring applied to academia. Coaching involves a collaborative approach. A tutor tries to help students learn how they learn best and how to function in an academic environment. Tutors help students learn the material in individual courses, while coaches help students learn how to be successful in school. In college, this includes topics such as: study skills, time management, stress management, effective reading, note taking, test preparation, and understanding how to use the syllabus. Academic coaches meet with students regularly throughout the semester. Coaches work with students in a variety of situations, not just those who struggle academically. Eley, A. R., & Murray, R. (2009). How to be an effective supervisor: best practice in research student supervision. Maidenhead, Eng.: McGraw Hill/Open University Press. Lochtie, D., McIntosh, E., Stork, A., & Walker, B. W. (2018). Effective personal tutoring in Higher Education. S.l.: Critical Publishing Ltd. Covey, S. R. (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people: restoring the character ethic. New York: Free Press. Sinek, S. (2019). Start with why: how great leaders inspire everyone to take action. London, England: Penguin Business. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2009). Flow: the psychology of optimal experience. New York: Harper Row.
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