NAGOYA UNIVERSITY TUTOR SYSTEM 1 TUTOR SYSTEM n

NAGOYA UNIVERSITY TUTOR SYSTEM 　　　　　 　　　　　 1

TUTOR SYSTEM　　　　 n n n For newly arrived international students Under the guidance of the international student’s academic advisor Peer-to-peer assistance related to study or research Improving international students’ study & research Broadening tutors’ international scope 2

ROLE OF THE TUTOR Peer-to-peer assistance or support n To help with the study or research of the international student (tutee) n 　 *Tutoring activity may change overtime according to the tutee’s progress & needs 　　*Help maintaining a periodic communication between the international student and the academic supervisor PEER SUPPORT 3

TUTOR QUALIFICATIONS p Nagoya University students (undergraduate or postgraduate level) p International students (with more than 1 year of stay in Japan) p Regardless of faculty affiliation *Selection is based on the recommendation from the academic supervisor or faculty’s recruitment *International student’s affiliated school handles the selection, management, and compensation of the tutor 4

TUTEES AND TUTORING HOURS 1 p Undergraduate international students for the first two years after admission • 40 hours/semester • p Postgraduate international students (including research students, kenkyusei) for the first year after arriving in Japan • 40 hours/semester • p ILC students in the Japanese Language/Culture Course • 10 hours/semester 5

TUTEES AND TUTORING HOURS 2 p NUPACE students • 40 hours/semester *25 hours are allocated to the affiliated faculty 15 hours are allocated to IEEC p Non-NUPACE students • p 40 hours/semester Other students not mentioned above upon the request and the consideration of the faculty *Possible to shorten or extend tutoring hours (within budget allowance) 6

TUTORING ACTIVITIES 1 ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE n Assistance related to lectures, researches, experiments or courseworks n Advice on course and seminar preparations and/or reports n Advice on academic writing n Advice on the usage of facilities and equipment n Language practice & assistance with Japanese n Explanation of Japanese culture and customs n Advice on entrance examination related preparation 7

TUTORING ACTIVITIES 2 SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE n Assistance with university related administrative procedures, official documents, and opening a bank account n Help with search for housing n Help with buying essential items after arrival n Accompany tutees to the hospital *Please consult with the academic supervisor or the international student advisor if you are uncertain what activities fall within the extent of the tutor 8

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED n Tutoring Activity Proposal (Jisshi Keikakusho) n n n Copy of the tutor’s Student ID Documents for compensation distribution Monthly Tutoring Activity Report (Jisseki Houkokusho) *Forms and procedure may vary between individual faculty 9

FEEDBACKS FROM THE TUTEES n “My tutor was very supportive when I was worried about my entrance examination. ” n “I managed to befriend with my course mates in the same research group through my tutor. ” n “I was often contacted by my tutor to inquire about my status. Even though I was in a foreign country, I could feel the warmth of a family member with me. ” 10

FEEDBACKS FROM THE TUTORS n n “I was able to increase my learning as I researched on various subject matters in order to explain to the international student. ” “I was able to further improve my understanding of foreign culture as a result of our discussion on our cultures. ” “When I saw how active and hardworking the international student was, I was also encouraged to study harder myself. ” “When I wrote that I had been a tutor on my resume, I was asked about it and it positively increased my evaluation during the job interview. ” 11

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