“We Are Not Just the Tutors”: Developmental Relationships Between Math Tutors and Students (Poster 33): SIG-Out-of-School Time, 10:08 AM

• In Event: e-Lightening Ed-Talk Session 16

Abstract

Math tutoring is important out-of-school time setting for math learning, and for making math enjoyable and fun. A core aspect of high quality math tutoring is the tutor-student relationship; this study aims to describe the critical strategies for fostering math tutor-student relationships. We analyzed focus group and interview data of 14 math tutors and 15 students from three programs in the U.S. that upholds a strong commitment to serve Black, Latina/o, and other underrepresented students from low-income backgrounds. Our findings aligned with each of the five pillars of the Developmental Relationships Framework-- Express Care, Provide Support, Challenge Growth, Share Power, and Expand Possibilities. Actionable implications for math tutoring programs are discussed.

Authors

• Ta-yang Hsieh, Search Institute

• Jeehye Deogracias, Breakthrough Collaborative

• David Parker, ServeMinnesota

• Sandra Morán Pulles, ServeMinnesota

• Lauren Rice, Latino Student Fund