2.The student did not understand much about the assigned reading materials. The tutor tried to get him recite the part he understood.
3.The tutor found out that the student had problem to understand the context of his assignment. And identified the student had a ready problem, rather than a writing.
4.The tutor scanned the text quickly. Then he explained to the student that he needed a reading tutor instead of a writing.
5. The tutor gave a general idea to the student as how to read efficiently.
- underline something important on the side of the paragraphs,
- write down one word or two to show what the paragraph about,
- read it multiple times just like movies since every time you read, you will get something out of it.
6. Tutor then discussed a standard writing structure so that the student can start
- Introduction, thesis,
- evidence and support,
- your personal opinion and
- conclusion.
7. The tutor clarified his obligation as a tutor and what will not be cover in the tutor session, like read for the student, not to take over students' writing job and etc.
8. The tutor checked on phone to locate the reading center, which is located in M-159 for students from Eng 099, 101 and 102.
9. Student is very satisfied and happy to start his writing.
I had no idea we had a Reading Center! I am going to try to volunteer there this summer. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat was the first time I learned about reading center too. The tutor was really helpful in solving problem, which is beyond his duty in writing center. He regretted that I did not have a good session that day. I think it was actually a good session since tutors may encounter may different situation. I admired his positive attitude toward the tutee.
DeleteI didn't know about the reading center either. It would probably be helpful to a lot of our tutees. In every session I've observed so far, the tutee was from another country and English was not their first language.
ReplyDeleteI will not surprise that tutees have unrealistic expectation towards the tutors in writing center. Writing center sounds like you can get any writing issues resolving over there. In fact, the center offers assistance with a written assignment beyond ESL and Reading courses. I think tutors should clarify their duty if there is confusion. I think lots of tutees come to the writing center for some kind of “editing” or “proofreading” services. This is actually very clear in the home page of the writing center that tutors do not require to do so. However, Tutors aims to help students to edit and proofread their own writing, as well as developing writing skill, and to be an independent writers. That being said, if tutees do not fall in this category, tutors may be better to refer them to a right department for assistance.
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