tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post3115729151439618460..comments2024-03-27T08:11:29.257-06:00Comments on PeerCentered: Language Teaching Methods: Non-Native English SpeakersClint Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671508034667904543noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-41503052631111130822014-12-17T22:21:16.528-07:002014-12-17T22:21:16.528-07:00I think everyone wants to ensure that they present...I think everyone wants to ensure that they present their best work at all times. This is so whether someone is writing in English or another language.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://english-for-test.blogspot.com/2012/10/example-of-ielts-letter.html" rel="nofollow">ielts letter</a>sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879331677690832237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-38697499915041643882014-12-01T18:12:04.578-07:002014-12-01T18:12:04.578-07:00Very thorough! I like the way you model strategies...Very thorough! I like the way you model strategies by looking up information on the Internet and letting students know about valuable resources like the Purdue OWL. I need to check out all the sites you've mentioned. Regarding your comment about spending a lot of time explaining the basic layout of an essay, rhetorical strategies, etc., I imagine it's extremely helpful for an ESL writer to hear this information delivered in a one-to-one meeting with a friendly peer tutor. ESL writers might have a harder time keeping up with class lectures and be more hesitant to ask questions, particularly if they have a lot of questions to ask. The SWC seems like an especially valuable instructional supplement to traditional classroom learning for ESL writers (and NES writers whose learning style doesn't fit well with traditional classroom methods).marybethjclarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599484568206296562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-63549246495601966752014-11-26T08:49:25.999-07:002014-11-26T08:49:25.999-07:00Holly, I agree with you. Engaged discussions about...Holly, I agree with you. Engaged discussions about writing are important! How else can a tutor help a writer if no communication takes place? In my sessions, I have noticed that discussion about concepts helps both me and the writer understand. The writer would explain to me what s/he thinks and I would be able to respond effectively. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05644072223691225467noreply@blogger.com