Tutoring session notes templateSession notes for lessons that teach steps, not words.

For SEO, coding, marketing, baking, tailoring and any lesson where the student learns to do something. Copy and adapt.

The template

TUTORING SESSION NOTES
Student:            Date:            Session length:
Target outcome:     Tools used:

1. Session summary (2-3 sentences)

2. Steps we worked through
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3. Decisions made and why
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4. Key terms explained
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5. What the student can now do
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6. Practice tasks before next session
- Task:              Done by:

7. Blockers or questions to revisit
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8. Plan for next session
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Why steps and decisions matter

In a skills lesson, the student needs to repeat the process alone. Writing the steps in order, and why each decision was made, is what makes that possible.