tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post2721166720693351637..comments2024-03-27T08:11:29.257-06:00Comments on PeerCentered: Horses, Plagiarism, and the Acquisition of Knowledge.Clint Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671508034667904543noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-40893501955786479842014-04-05T13:34:09.506-06:002014-04-05T13:34:09.506-06:00In my sessions if I find the student to be relucta...In my sessions if I find the student to be reluctant, I change the subject to something unrelated to the assignment. I do this in an attempt to help them clear their minds of the session and the assignment. I ask the student what their favorite thing to do is and their hobbies. I had found that having a small break in between can actually really help a session. After spending two to four minutes engaging in a conversation that actually interests the student I realized that the student's attitude changes. After the conversation the student tends to be more interested in the assignment because having a conversation about something they like helps them relax . I also try use their hobbies and connect them to the assignment, which I have found helps the student even further :) . Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425013331707468093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-20275598364032868702013-11-09T16:38:37.325-07:002013-11-09T16:38:37.325-07:00Sometimes if a student isn't interested, it...Sometimes if a student isn't interested, it's not the tutors fault: Maybe they're tired from work or classes (or both); maybe the student stayed up too late the night before, or maybe they're just not interested in the subject they need help on. Humor is a good way to generate interest: Ask Kenyon :) (I vote Kenyon should post an entry on humor and tutoring!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com