STUDENT-TUTOR CONTRACT

It is clear that the reason why students move from one institution to another is because they are dissatisfied with services they receive. It is sad that despite students being the ones paying, they get raw deals and at placed at a disadvantage. This is not right, it is wrong. Students must be able to stand up and claim service for which they pay; they must be empowered to do so and this must be made clear at the first meeting with their respective tutors, the two must agree on a Student-Tutor contract (STC).

Simply put, a STC spells out what will be expected on a tutor and equally what will be expected of the student.

The following are fundamental expectations of a tutor;

1.   Come for class sessions on time  
2. Adequately prepare for class
3.  Give work and actively assess performance 
4. Be kind, patient and courteous with learners

Of students, the following are expected;

1. Pay up tuition fees on time as agreed 
2. Come for class sessions on time
3. Talk and discuss with tutor how best to improve class sessions  
4. Attend to work given by tutor  
5. Not to use cell-phones or other electronic devices in class that may interrupt class and disturb others students

It is very important that there exists a good student-tutor relationship. This cannot be over-emphasised. It will be to their advantage when both are constructively open with each other. They will then know and better understand each other and how best to respond in different situations. When a Tutor who is usually on time for class does not show up at the appointed time, the student can wait a little longer having it in mind that there could be something unusual holding him or her back. They could then even communicate with each other letting the other they would not be in and or time. This can only happen when there is indeed a good working relationship with each other.

A tutor must never have it in mind that a student is dull and beyond teaching. The whole objective of being a tutor is to give the student personal attention to ensure they make progress which indeed may vary from one person to another. On the other hand, as a learner the student must be mutually submissive to the tutor that together predetermined objectives be achieved.

You?

How is your relationship with your tutor/lecturer? How best do you think tutor-student relationships can be improved? I will be happy to hear from you. Your response will also help me become a better person and offer more quality services. My email address is saboi@marketinginzambia.com and my cell number is 096-6930260.