tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post2344642749577128587..comments2024-01-08T13:52:47.278-07:00Comments on PeerCentered: Confidence in Student WritersClint Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671508034667904543noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-41998333646629325412014-04-26T23:51:50.844-06:002014-04-26T23:51:50.844-06:00Yes, the tutor's confidence can carry over to ...Yes, the tutor's confidence can carry over to their students. Granted, there are many pompous individuals who believe that they're writings are untouchable; like the ones who claim that they can formulate an eight page essay in less than three hours. Those nuts, however, might be a little harder to crack. On the other hand, students who are careful with their writing assignments (like Destiny’s' tutee who prepares ahead of time for her session) visit writing centers for correction and approval of their work. Can you imagine such student sensing a lack of confidence in their tutors? That student too, will become skeptical about his/her assignments. The uncertainty will result a cascading effect that will have a negative outcome. HerStoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972062915509969700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-80484623706886521332014-04-21T11:21:34.089-06:002014-04-21T11:21:34.089-06:00Evelyn,
As tutors, we are going to work with very...Evelyn, <br />As tutors, we are going to work with very different people. We are going to work with very good writers and others not as good. We are going to work with students with different backgrounds and distinct skills and I believe is vital to show ourselves confident while working with them. After all, they are seeking for our guidance and seeking reassurance. If we do not believe that we are capable of doing our job, then it is more than likely that they won't believe it either, which would make them doubt about the helpfulness of the writing center. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245184497729961417noreply@blogger.com