The Tutor Training and Education programs within the Learning Centres at KPU have been developed based on the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) and National Tutoring Association (NTA) levels. They are currently accredited through the Canadian Educational Developers Caucus (EDC) of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). The Learning Specialists Association of Canada is currently working on a Canadian Tutoring Standard which we are a part of. All new tutors complete Level 1 training, and returning tutors continue their training to achieve Level 2 and Level 3 certification.
KPU Tutor Training Objectives
KPU Tutor Development Outcomes Map
Becoming a Peer Tutor
Foundational concepts and situations are presented during each level of training for tutors. Then the process is supported and supplemented with ongoing exercises, discussions, and reflection.
Tutor Trainees will receive a minimum of 15 hours of training, coaching, and mentoring at each level coupled with their active peer tutoring of at least 25 hours in each semester.
Tutors will complete Training Integration exercises in Moodle.
Ongoing Development for Current Peer Tutors
Current TLC tutors can register here for upcoming tutor development sessions. Please confirm with your Learning Centre Coordinator the level of tutor training for which you are eligible to register.
Tutor Portfolios
Peer Tutors create a personal portfolio of their tutoring achievements and major strengths. This draws on the individual's experiential processes, reflective thinking, analytical thinking, and metacognition.
These Tutor portfolios are stories about opportunity for self-reflection and demonstration of personal and academic growth through documentation.
Tutor Program Development Workshop!
We have had the privilege of introducing many educators from across Canada to our tutor training program. We have offered the Tutor Program Development Workshop (TPDW) program episodically. however, at present it is on hiatus.
To view our three levels of our KPU tutor development materials:
https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/levelonepeertutoringfundamentals/
https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/leveltwopeertutoringfundamentals/
https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/levelthreepeertutoringfundamentals/
Translanguaging at The Learning Centres
Translanguaging is used to Support Student Learning so that tutees can more easily express themselves and be acknowledged for their primary language(s). This makes it easier to participate in peer, group, and class oral discussions. This process encourages critical thinking and meaning making, using all of our linguistic resources.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Comm_Translanguaging_PA.pdf
This materials was presented by a TLC Team of Learning Strategist and Peer Tutors on March 23, 2026 at the 4th annual KPU Anti-Racism Conference at the Surrey campus.
Click here for the PowerPoint that was used for more information and references.
Scenario Resources
This material is intended for use by Peer Tutors as they work with their tutees and has a focus on AI.
https://www.kpu.ca/learningcentres/tutor-training/resources&scenarios