Candace C Kelly Writing Center Coordinator Hillary Mokaya Peer Consultant Amori Washington Peer Consultant Claflin University Claflin University Historically Black University HBCU ID: 538906
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Revisiting the Idea of a Writing Center: Equipping Peer Consultants to Differentiate Their Approaches in the Marathon of Tutoring
Candace C. Kelly, Writing Center Coordinator
Hillary
Mokaya
, Peer Consultant
Amori
Washington, Peer Consultant
Claflin
UniversitySlide2
Claflin University
Historically Black University (HBCU)
Private
Orangeburg, SC
Approximately 1,900 students
13 Peer Writing ConsultantsSlide3
“The Idea of a Writing Center”
Stephen M. North
1984
Discusses misconceptions and mission
Writing centers are not “fix-it shops” for remedial writers
We create “better writers, not better writing”Slide4
Tutoring MarathonTrains: chug
steadily
Cars: cruise comfortably
Planes: arrive quickly Slide5
IdeasSlide6
OrganizationSlide7
VoiceSlide8
Collaborate
In groups, discuss what you do or could do in your tutoring center to tailor your approaches to the needs of individual writers/tutees. Prepare to share your discussion.Slide9
Discussion
What did you discuss in your groups?Slide10
Final CommentsRemember no two students are alike.
Remind writers that they are not racing anyone else; they are running at their own pace to be their personal best.Slide11
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