You started out by reading classmates' posts about writing center philosophies. You posted comments to classmates in your group. As we looked over the posts, we thought about the following:
What do you need to include in a WC philosophy?
Different audiences = different statements
A writing center philosophy tells what center does
WC philosophy = public document = needs commitment + enthusiasm
We got more ideas from reading classmates’ work
Making your philosophy concrete – giving examples makes it easier to follow
Does it make a difference what kind of language you use? (yes)
Tutoring versus coaching?
Writing lab v writing center versus tutoring center?
We all seemed to have the same Object = to make students comfortable
But different individuals took different approaches
Hmmmm. There is food for thought here.
You spent the rest of the class putting into practice what you read about for coaching students who don't have a draft. I am hoping you made some conscious decisions about what approach to use (did you?) - and at the same time - that you were responsive to the particular writing needs of your student.
For Blog 4: Reflect on your experiences as a tutor and a student. For each role, think about: who did the most talking? Who asked the most questions? Who was most focused on the assignment sheet (understanding the directions)? Who contributed the most information about "what to write about"? What happened when there were different interpretations of the assignment? the reading? After you answer these questions - think about how or whether they reflect your philosophy about how students & writing coaches should interact.
Write: A response to Lunsford. Be sure to check out the assignment sheet. Writing to the assignment is KEY for successful academic writing.
Read: Models and strategies: responding to writers' work McAndrew and Reigstad 42 - 69.
In class on Monday, we will briefly discuss the strategies for working with writers; you will then work with each other - as coach and student - to decide how to revise your essay.
Over the weekend I will read through your blogs and provide you feed back + a grade for Blogs 1-3. Thanks for the great class this evening - and see you on Monday.
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