The 12-Step Session
Step 5: Plan the Session

Encourage the Student to make an agenda and time-outline for the tutoring session. Have a back-up plan of your own design just in case.

Allocate a certain amount of time for addressing the learning task within a tutoring session. Tutors should let Students suggest a time-budget for the session by saying something like, "There's 45 minutes left, how would you like to use them?" Not only does this foster student independence, but also it gives the Student practice with time management, a vital learning skill.

Tutors should make a time-outline for the session beforehand based on their experience with conducting efficient tutoring sessions. A Tutor can suggest this plan if the Student asks for help. Also, a Tutor's plan can help keep the tutoring session on track should the Student's plan prove to be inefficient.