For the second week of observations I was curious to see differences in the tutoring habits. The tutor first introduced me to the student, but I had known her from my previous class last semester. She was excited to see me. We all sat down at a round table and then I observed the tutor read the assignment out loud.
The student was prepared with her article and draft. She was working on a Critical Analysis Paper for her education class. I also realized that she was working on the same assignment that I have now in my other class.
While I was observing I was also getting help from listening, that I could apply to my paper. The tutor also read the paper out loud and the student heard a mistake she made and noted it. The tutor was very enthusiastic and friendly. She complimented on a specific sentence then asked the student why? So when the student explained, she had more information to write on her paper. The tutor told her to add more examples. In the midst of this, a second student joined the session, so the tutor asked the first student a question to think about and moved over to help the second student.
The second student was very confused, he was preparing for the CATW and needed help writing a paper. He didn't have the actual assignment instructions with him so the tutor was confused. He said he needed a thesis sentence which didn't include an opinion or facts. So the tutor said, "I do not know how that is possible, I have never heard of something like that before." She helped him with what she could about the rest of the paper and told him to come back. After the tutoring session, she asked me if I had any questions for her personally about the process. We went into the office and I asked her a few questions. I want to go to this tutor myself since she was so helpful!
The student was prepared with her article and draft. She was working on a Critical Analysis Paper for her education class. I also realized that she was working on the same assignment that I have now in my other class.
While I was observing I was also getting help from listening, that I could apply to my paper. The tutor also read the paper out loud and the student heard a mistake she made and noted it. The tutor was very enthusiastic and friendly. She complimented on a specific sentence then asked the student why? So when the student explained, she had more information to write on her paper. The tutor told her to add more examples. In the midst of this, a second student joined the session, so the tutor asked the first student a question to think about and moved over to help the second student.
The second student was very confused, he was preparing for the CATW and needed help writing a paper. He didn't have the actual assignment instructions with him so the tutor was confused. He said he needed a thesis sentence which didn't include an opinion or facts. So the tutor said, "I do not know how that is possible, I have never heard of something like that before." She helped him with what she could about the rest of the paper and told him to come back. After the tutoring session, she asked me if I had any questions for her personally about the process. We went into the office and I asked her a few questions. I want to go to this tutor myself since she was so helpful!
One of the things that was most interesting about your session was how enthusiastic your tutor was. Writing is delicate, because it is a reflection of your thoughts, beliefs, opinions, and so on, so you have to show interest in wanting to help you and what they are reading. If someone showed me enthusiasm as they were reading my paper, I would feel more open and be more comfortable discussing my work with somebody and listening to their advice.
ReplyDeleteThis tutor is a tutor that i would recommend to anyone! Shes great and very enthusiastic. I abs love that she reads the paper out loud to see if it makes sense and sounds good when read out loud. It is very important to make the student comfortable and encourage them to expand their paper more and i believe this tutor has these qualities.
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