Improving Assessment of Tutoring Practices using Retrieval-Augmented Generation

arXiv:2402.14594v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: One-on-one tutoring is an effective instructional method for enhancing learning, yet its efficacy hinges on tutor competencies. Novice math tutors often prioritize content-specific guidance, neglecting aspects such as social-emotional learning. Social-emotional learning promotes equity and inclusion and nurturing relationships with students, which is crucial for holistic student development. Assessing the competencies of tutors accurately and efficiently can drive the development of tailored tutor training programs. However, evaluating novice tutor ability during real-time tutoring remains challenging …

abstract arxiv assessment cs.ai cs.cl cs.cy cs.hc cs.ir equity guidance inclusion math practices relationships retrieval retrieval-augmented social students tutoring type