Today I have the second session of observation in writing center with two other classmates. The tutor is very helpful in the way he listens to tutees. He asks the type of assignment, and professor's requirement and expectation of the writing. Then he lets the tutee to decide where to start with in her paper. Since the paper is a dialogue, he invites all students practicing to play a role. He thinks that is helpful by reading out loud, and he is right! The tutor is able to provide some valuable comments and suggestions on the paper, and discuss it in a kind manner. He identifies the place that can be develop deeper, and where can be a good trim to let the ideas flowing better. The only drawback is that he writes on the tutee's paper and correct the grammar problems naturally. I love it but I am not sure if he is allowed to do so.
As the first paper goes well, the tutor accepts another paper from other student. By the end of the session, he has been worked for three students with their paper. It is very efficient and helpful. I was told that the tutor can take in two student observers in one session, and three tutees at the same session.
I also enjoyed his use of the Talk and Write strategy and his respectful manner. I will try to come back to him for my personal revisions as well as further observations of how to do this correctly. He was very non judgmental while offering precise corrections and you don't realize how powerful that is until you experience it. He also lead us by his questioning to see and solve some challenges on our own. I hope to observe his methods again soon.
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