nagoya university tutor system 1. tutor system for newly arrived international students under the...
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TUTOR SYSTEM
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
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ROLE OF THE TUTOR
Peer-to-peer assistance or support To help with the study or research of
the international student (tutee) *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
3PEER SUPPORT
TUTOR QUALIFICATIONS
Nagoya University students (undergraduate or postgraduate level)
International students (with more than 1 year of stay in Japan)
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 tutor4
TUTEES AND TUTORING HOURS 1
Undergraduate international students• for the first two years after admission • 40 hours/semester
Postgraduate international students (including research students, kenkyusei)
• for the first year after arriving in Japan• 40 hours/semester
ILC students in the Japanese Language/Culture Course• 10 hours/semester 5
TUTEES AND TUTORING HOURS 2 NUPACE students
• 40 hours/semester *25 hours are allocated to the affiliated faculty 15 hours are allocated to IEEC
Non-NUPACE students• 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)
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TUTORING ACTIVITIES 1
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
Assistance related to lectures, researches, experiments or courseworks
Advice on course and seminar preparations and/or reports
Advice on academic writing
Advice on the usage of facilities and equipment
Language practice & assistance with Japanese
Explanation of Japanese culture and customs
Advice on entrance examination related preparation
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TUTORING ACTIVITIES 2
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE
Assistance with university related administrative procedures, official documents, and opening a bank account
Help with search for housing
Help with buying essential items after arrival
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
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Tutoring Activity Proposal (Jisshi Keikakusho)
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
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FEEDBACKS FROM THE TUTEES “My tutor was very supportive when I
was worried about my entrance examination.”
“I managed to befriend with my course mates in the same research group through my tutor.”
“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.”
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FEEDBACKS FROM THE TUTORS “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.”
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