Personal tutoring - School of Law, Criminology and Government

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Personal tutoring - School of Law, Criminology and Government

In the School of Law, Criminology and Government, whether you are an undergraduate or GDL student, you will be assigned a personal tutor from the beginning of your studies. You will meet with your personal tutor in induction week, and be advised as to the nature of the role and function of the personal tutor.

You will normally remain with that personal tutor throughout the duration of your course, enabling you to build an effective relationship with them. Your personal tutor will also assess your GEAR (Graduate Employment and Achievement Record) at each stage and offer you the necessary feedback and guidance to take forward to the next stage.

Senior Personal Tutor

The Senior Personal Tutor for School of Law, Criminology and Government is Jason Lowther.

Senior Personal Tutors are responsible for overseeing the personal tutoring system for their school. They support the personal tutors in carrying out their role and are available to students who have any issues regarding the tutoring system that they wish to discuss. Jason will be able to discuss the process in more detail with you and help you to effectively engage with the tutoring process.

Contact details: Room 14, 20 Portland Villas
Telephone: +44 1752 585810 email: jason.lowther@plymouth.ac.uk

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PebblePad

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For further information see PebblePad Example Uses.