Title of Project: Coaching the Classics I
Type: Leadership
Guide : Melinda Weinstein

In this Quest Leadership Project, Electrical Engineering major Haley Smith will coach fellow Electrical Engineering student Stephen Muigai in the fundamentals of reading, writing about, and discussing the course content in World Masterpieces I. Since English is Stephen's second language, Haley's consistent review of class discussion and reading assignments will improve Mr. Muigai's English and his comprehension and enjoyment of the texts. In twice-weekly one hour sessions over fifteen weeks, Haley will coach Stephen specifically in 1)Reading comprehension, 2)expanding vocabulary, 3) sounding out words aloud- improving articulation, 4)Reviewing class assignments, 5) reviewing the components of successful papers, 6) reviewing class discussions. These twice-weekly sessions will also be a time for Stephen to ask questions about course related issues outside of class. In keeping with the "theory and practice" requirement of all Quest projects, Haley will also review the scholarly literature on peer coaching and write a final paper gauging the effects of different coaching practices. Haley will also discuss her experiences coaching an ESL student in World Masterpieces I at LTU's "Blue Devil Showcase" in late April.