February 21, 2008

Effective Writing Center Tutoring Strategies…

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Based on the principles and assumptions of teacher-student conferencing, writing center training guides suggest certain elements are critical to a successful session. Although the activities and suggestions for training may vary, writing center researchers have established four main areas of concern for consultants to be aware of as they conference with clients. In order to achieve the desired goals with student writers, consultants are encouraged to develop rapport with the client, set an agenda for the session, provide feedback, and assess student understanding.

Establishing Rapport …

Rapport is essential for the success of a writing center conference. In order for any goal to be achieved the client and consultant need to be able to engage in meaningful conversation. Students invest time and emotion into their writing and many feel uneasy and vulnerable about giving a paper to a consultant for a response. Others are embarrassed or discouraged that a teacher sent them to the center for extra help. It is imperative that students feel welcome and comfortable in the writing center. As Donald Murray does with his students, the writing center consultant needs to convey the attitude that the writing and ideas of the client are valued.

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