I would like to explore the the advantages of having a peer tutor especially for students with ADHD. In order to do this I could explore several different angles in a tutoring session such as to see how if the students are engaged in the session. I feel that it is important that the social context be examined between the tutor and the students. Sometimes when a student leans it it could mean several different things especially for a student who has ADHD. In order for a tutor to work with someone who has ADHD I feel that the tutor should have at least some background knowledge about this disorder if possible.Teaching in a home isn't easy, but teaching a teenager with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be daunting. Disorganization, lack of focus and defiance can make what should be a simple lesson into a power struggle to many becasue writing coaches need to have a lot of patience when working with someone who has this disorder.
I can also analyze to see wheter the student and the writing coach have completed and see if he or she is sastifised after the session. In order to do this, I would have to evualte the type of language that is explored in the begginning, the middle and at the end of a session. I could also see if eye contact was used. I would also have to watch his or her body language to see if the student moves a lot during his or her session. Students who have ADHD sometimes move around in different types. I could also evaluate to see if students need the writing coach use lower level student indiation.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Blog # 12:
One topic that stood out to me is that I could explore some topics such as dealing with students who have a disability such as people who have dyslexia or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The questions that I can phrase is what are the advantages of having a long-term tutor. I could analyze the communication between both the tutor and the writer. I could also look at the body language and may be analyze how long do they need the tutors to sit with them. I could also factor in whet er the students use non direct language or direct language as well as the tutor.In order to do this I would have to see how the student and tutor act in the beginning of the session and then later on in the end of a session to evaluate the process.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Blog # 11 Moving up
As, I was observing Dr. Chandler and Sam yesterday at the writing center, I have noticed that there was a lot of positive feedback and the encouragement was positive. The tutor and the student talked was easy to talk to. As I was sitting down one of the topics that came into my mind was that I could analyze the description between 1). What are the characteristics of a good peer tutor? In an effective writing center I feel that the tutor and the writer must work together. A peer student and tutor relationship is important because both the student and the tutor have to bring relevant information to the table in order to succeed. As tutors we are there to help the student become a better writer. Yesterday in our peer observing session I have learned that the tutor was helping the writer build up her confidence.
2). Another topic that would be to analyze the importance of different writing styles. For example, since the writing center does reflect society and there are different forms of communication that can be used. For example, sometimes you have to work with students who are death and students who's first language is not English.
3). I would like to analyze the difference in male and female such as the body language. I would like to do this because I would like to see how they act in a writer center. For example, if the student is a female and the tutor is a male their body language may differ between both and there might also be some similarities.
2). Another topic that would be to analyze the importance of different writing styles. For example, since the writing center does reflect society and there are different forms of communication that can be used. For example, sometimes you have to work with students who are death and students who's first language is not English.
3). I would like to analyze the difference in male and female such as the body language. I would like to do this because I would like to see how they act in a writer center. For example, if the student is a female and the tutor is a male their body language may differ between both and there might also be some similarities.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Blog # 10
I am really nervous about tutoring other people. My strengths are that I am able to get the students to pre-write especially when he or she is stuck on the topic. Another strength that I have is that I am patient. I feel that in order to work in a writing center is that the main thing that one must have is patience because everyone learns and work at his or her own pace. My weakness I am not sure of yet because I am still trying to figure that one out. I am really looking excited to working in the writing lab and then on the other hand I am really nervous on how the students may respond to working with me. Some students will probably have nasty attitude while other students will be looking forward to coming to the writing center. When I used to tutor before it was a lot to deal with especially when you have ten people at the table to tutor. I look forward to tutoring in the writing center because it will be a challenge and in the long run tutoring someone can be rewarding at the same time.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Blog # 9
Some of the topics that I am interested in exploring are:
1).ESL students and how they deal with interacting with the English language
2).Main stream students such as students who have dyslexia, cerebral palsy
3).How the writer and tutor interacts in the writing center
4).How the writing center has an advantage in motivation students to become engaged in the material
5).I could try and analyze the difference between students in the writing center and see if there are any similarities between students who may have a disability
6).I could analyze the difference of how men and women responds in different scenarios in the writing center such as watching their body language and etc....
The one topic that stands out to me right now is number two. I am interested in number two because I can sort of relate to number two. I have a twin sister who was born with Cerebral Palsy and the way that she learned to do things was so productive. Even though it took her a long time to learn she was persistent and never gave up on learning how to read or write.
Students who have disabilities are human beings who learn at his or her own pace. I am open to almost every possible topic that is available because I like to challenge myself and explore other options when it comes to writing research papers.
1).ESL students and how they deal with interacting with the English language
2).Main stream students such as students who have dyslexia, cerebral palsy
3).How the writer and tutor interacts in the writing center
4).How the writing center has an advantage in motivation students to become engaged in the material
5).I could try and analyze the difference between students in the writing center and see if there are any similarities between students who may have a disability
6).I could analyze the difference of how men and women responds in different scenarios in the writing center such as watching their body language and etc....
The one topic that stands out to me right now is number two. I am interested in number two because I can sort of relate to number two. I have a twin sister who was born with Cerebral Palsy and the way that she learned to do things was so productive. Even though it took her a long time to learn she was persistent and never gave up on learning how to read or write.
Students who have disabilities are human beings who learn at his or her own pace. I am open to almost every possible topic that is available because I like to challenge myself and explore other options when it comes to writing research papers.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
class notes on a Critique of Peer Tutoring
-active participation
-too much tutor talk = dependency
tutor not expert
Socratic questions
on the same level both the tutor and writer
authoritative in tensive product oriented = editing approach skill level
coaches knowledge of writer
when model is needed-initial questions, wrong format, understand material
expertise development, cognitive development, social development, academic literacy
new subject postitions
-too much tutor talk = dependency
tutor not expert
Socratic questions
on the same level both the tutor and writer
authoritative in tensive product oriented = editing approach skill level
coaches knowledge of writer
when model is needed-initial questions, wrong format, understand material
expertise development, cognitive development, social development, academic literacy
new subject postitions
Monday, October 12, 2009
Blog # 8
Tutor________ Date: _________
Writer_______
Which of the following best describes you?
-I begin Kean University right after high school
-I transferred from another institution
-I am returning to school to get a degree
-I am attending class for personal enrichment
2. What is your curriculum?
-Math
-Education
-Nursing
-Bussiness Management
-Other Please specify
3). What type of assignment do you have?
-short paper
-response paper
-research paper
4) Who set the goals?
5). Coach strategy
a. What work
b. What didn´t work
c. Student's learning style
d. What was said by who.
6). Student attitude
a. At the beginning of the session
b. During the session
c. At the end of the session
7). Coach effectiveness
a). Student response to the work
b. What was accomplished
c. Student say
d.Evaluation
Writer_______
Which of the following best describes you?
-I begin Kean University right after high school
-I transferred from another institution
-I am returning to school to get a degree
-I am attending class for personal enrichment
2. What is your curriculum?
-Math
-Education
-Nursing
-Bussiness Management
-Other Please specify
3). What type of assignment do you have?
-short paper
-response paper
-research paper
4) Who set the goals?
5). Coach strategy
a. What work
b. What didn´t work
c. Student's learning style
d. What was said by who.
6). Student attitude
a. At the beginning of the session
b. During the session
c. At the end of the session
7). Coach effectiveness
a). Student response to the work
b. What was accomplished
c. Student say
d.Evaluation
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Blog # 7
When I was taking notes, I have noticed the way the tutor and the student was reacting to one another. The tutor was engaged in what the student had to say. In my observation I have noticed that it is important to have good eye contact with the tutor. The student was sitting side by side. The tutor helped clarify the student's assignment. The student was phrasing what North had said which is a good thing. The tutor asked questions to the student. The most important thing to write down in a writing sessions is your summary of your main idea and how the students and tutors respond in different scenarios based on one's learning style.
There was a lot of talking going on and so much going on at once. Since there was so much talking going on it was hard for me to keep up. My notes was a mess becasue I kept scribbling
That tells me I need some type of shorthand or code words.My writing was sloppy, so that I will attribute to not having a system in place to handle the speed at which I was required to write the notes.I had the urge to talk, yes it was hard to remain silent and just observe without actually saying "Try this....or maybe you should do it this way"practice listening skillsI like absorbing two differing perspectives on tutoring and being tutored. You actually get to pick up pointers as if you were being tutored, and its a valuable coaching opportunity for when you actually tutor someone else. Its just like being a "fly on the wall." It takes you out of the picture while you get an objective view of everything taking place during the session
There was a lot of talking going on and so much going on at once. Since there was so much talking going on it was hard for me to keep up. My notes was a mess becasue I kept scribbling
That tells me I need some type of shorthand or code words.My writing was sloppy, so that I will attribute to not having a system in place to handle the speed at which I was required to write the notes.I had the urge to talk, yes it was hard to remain silent and just observe without actually saying "Try this....or maybe you should do it this way"practice listening skillsI like absorbing two differing perspectives on tutoring and being tutored. You actually get to pick up pointers as if you were being tutored, and its a valuable coaching opportunity for when you actually tutor someone else. Its just like being a "fly on the wall." It takes you out of the picture while you get an objective view of everything taking place during the session
Friday, October 2, 2009
Blog # 6
Welcome to the writing center. We here at the writing center would like to extend a warm welcome to you for stopping by the writing center. I am currently serving as the director of this writing center. We here at the writing center do not discriminate anyone. We are a writing center that will be offered seven days a week. If you are unable to meet in person we are available to chat online at certain days and certain times.
This writing center will focus on all the different types of writing styles. We will have stations set up based on each learning style. The center will be adaptable towards everyone. If we do not have a station for someones learning style we will do our best to serve you. At my writing center we would have grammar self-assessments sheets. If students need help with something we will provide various examples and practice sheets such as dealing with present/past future, and various other sheets designate to help one succeed in writing.
My writing center will be called "Stepping Up through Writing". The writing center will be a place where the writing coaches will conduct various workshops for students and the teachers to attend.
The writing center purpose is to make sure everyone feels is designed to help foster the community of scholarship and shared leadership through peer consulting, a form of collaborative learning which involves students in each other’s intellectual and academic development. understand the material to be written; plan, organize, revise, and edit papers; design oral presentations; overcome writer’s block, and develop critical thinking skills. Students create a committed and caring writer’s community which helps them achieve excellence in their writing both in and out of class. We also would help people who are writers, teachers, and educators. Anyone is welcomed to attend the writing center. Right now we are in the process of trying to have the center open to the whole community. People come to the Writing Center because all writers can improve their writing through feedback. We can help you to brainstorm, plan, edit, revise and proofread your texts. In short, we can collaborate with you on any work in progress. For example, some writers think that visiting a tutor will guarantee them a higher grade. You need to let them know you can help them learn to recognize and improve upon their writing challenges, but you cannot promise them a good grade. They must earn their grades on their own!This is one thing that people look for when entering a writing center. If the students need help with an assignment or is unclear about the assignment we will direct them to the teacher if necessary. We would like to establish positive student/teacher relations and also tutor/students relationships so everyone can benefit from one another in a productive environment.
This writing center will focus on all the different types of writing styles. We will have stations set up based on each learning style. The center will be adaptable towards everyone. If we do not have a station for someones learning style we will do our best to serve you. At my writing center we would have grammar self-assessments sheets. If students need help with something we will provide various examples and practice sheets such as dealing with present/past future, and various other sheets designate to help one succeed in writing.
My writing center will be called "Stepping Up through Writing". The writing center will be a place where the writing coaches will conduct various workshops for students and the teachers to attend.
The writing center purpose is to make sure everyone feels is designed to help foster the community of scholarship and shared leadership through peer consulting, a form of collaborative learning which involves students in each other’s intellectual and academic development. understand the material to be written; plan, organize, revise, and edit papers; design oral presentations; overcome writer’s block, and develop critical thinking skills. Students create a committed and caring writer’s community which helps them achieve excellence in their writing both in and out of class. We also would help people who are writers, teachers, and educators. Anyone is welcomed to attend the writing center. Right now we are in the process of trying to have the center open to the whole community. People come to the Writing Center because all writers can improve their writing through feedback. We can help you to brainstorm, plan, edit, revise and proofread your texts. In short, we can collaborate with you on any work in progress. For example, some writers think that visiting a tutor will guarantee them a higher grade. You need to let them know you can help them learn to recognize and improve upon their writing challenges, but you cannot promise them a good grade. They must earn their grades on their own!This is one thing that people look for when entering a writing center. If the students need help with an assignment or is unclear about the assignment we will direct them to the teacher if necessary. We would like to establish positive student/teacher relations and also tutor/students relationships so everyone can benefit from one another in a productive environment.
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