tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post4962277721034925696..comments2024-03-27T08:11:29.257-06:00Comments on PeerCentered: Unexpected ESLClint Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671508034667904543noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-63295091707813170462014-09-28T11:52:30.761-06:002014-09-28T11:52:30.761-06:00Jim~ I agree with the comment you wrote, “…ESL stu...Jim~ I agree with the comment you wrote, “…ESL students know more about the mechanics of English grammar than do native speakers.” In fact, the instructor for the ESL grammar class at our school reiterated your comment to me just last week. <br /><br />In my Mentoring Writers class, we have recently started the section on ESL tutoring sessions. I have not tutored on my own yet—I’m still acquiring the skills. Apparently, the majority of students who use our center are ESL students. I think I was told that about 60% of our writing center patrons are ESL students.The observations you’re writing about are something that I’ve contemplated for the past few weeks. I have been brushing up on explanations regarding English grammar rules lately myself for that very reason. The ability to articulate an understandable description of the rules will really come in handy. <br />Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02644912004729029582noreply@blogger.com