The keys to a successful tutoring session....

 

My idea of an effective tutoring session is when the tutor starts off very positive and enthusiastic about what is about to happen. The tutor should start off by introducing themselves; ask the student why he/she came into the writing center and thanking them for coming in because it is not easy for everyone to ask for help. The tutor should focus on a lot of high order concerns instead of low order concerns because grammatical issues can be fixed at a later time. During the session the tutor should show proper body language because if you are not confident or comfortable it shows just as Melissa mentioned in her blog that her tutor maintained a high-tone and showed his involvement through his body language. During my own personal tutoring observation the tutor had prior knowledge of the person the student was writing about and this made him feel more comfortable. In Cindi's blog she had a similar experience she mentioned  that her tutors’ “attentiveness made the student feel a lot more comfortable because he opened up rather quickly”. I believe that tutors should focus on a lot of high order concerns but still try to help out with some low order concerns because there are some people whose first language is not English and struggle with grammar. I believe that a few corrections with the grammar and examples throughout the session can go a long way. Michelle explained that “low order concerns should be considered a priority for the student because it can prevent them from the grade they deserved”.