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Working in the writing center has been a [1] experience for me. I've learned a great deal of information about [2] and [3] definitely improved my [4] skills. I've met some [5] people in my short tenure here, and I [6] hope [7].
Friday, September 25, 2009
Getting in the groove...
Well, I have now been working in the Writing Lab for about three weeks and all is going well. I've had some difficult tutoring sessions, and some that went like a breeze. Before I had my first tutee I was a little nervous about what to expect, or about how I should handle certain situations. But the guidelines given about the Writing Center's goals have really been helpful. Keeping in mind the "big picture" goal of helping students become better writers (vs. helping them get a good grade on one paper) is a guideline that is really helping me to remained focused on what I am doing here, and why I work in the Writing Center.
There is something extremely satisfying about helping someone. That may sound like a "duh" statement, but as I get older I am finding it to be increasingly true for me. Having someone come in completely confused about an assignment, unsure of themselves, and fearful of bad grades, and then helping them focus on their own goal and leave the Writing Center feeling confident and purposeful is very satisfying.
All the people that work here are great. This is my last quarter before I graduate (YAY!) but I'm finding myself wishing that I had started working here earlier in my OU-C career. But hey... graduation is graduation, right? I'm still looking forward to getting out of here, even though I know I will enjoy the time that I have left.
There is something extremely satisfying about helping someone. That may sound like a "duh" statement, but as I get older I am finding it to be increasingly true for me. Having someone come in completely confused about an assignment, unsure of themselves, and fearful of bad grades, and then helping them focus on their own goal and leave the Writing Center feeling confident and purposeful is very satisfying.
All the people that work here are great. This is my last quarter before I graduate (YAY!) but I'm finding myself wishing that I had started working here earlier in my OU-C career. But hey... graduation is graduation, right? I'm still looking forward to getting out of here, even though I know I will enjoy the time that I have left.
Working for me
Working in the WC is, and has always been, an experience. I think this year's experience is an improvement over last year's. The new computers (especially the Smartboard) help so much. Communication between everyone seems to have improved tremendously. Plus, I always love to see all the new faces that come with a new Freshman class.
The number off English classes is up, and we have been busy for most of this past week. I prefer to be busy tutoring when I'm here. So far, everyone I've worked with has left with a smile and seems eager to learn.
To date, this year is working for me.
The number off English classes is up, and we have been busy for most of this past week. I prefer to be busy tutoring when I'm here. So far, everyone I've worked with has left with a smile and seems eager to learn.
To date, this year is working for me.
Uno, Dos, Tres
10:16am and there's only coffee. I'm still hoping that an Iced Tea Maker will find it's way to our fishbowl shores sometime before Christmas, but who's to say what lies ahead. My LC experience this quarter has been staccato at best. I have only helped one person, and that wasn't even during my shift. A last-minute barrage of tutees overwhelmed Julie amid an evening lull and I happened to be around. This sort of flexibility is something that makes the LC a casual and enjoyable environment.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
What do you think...?
Have any of you heard about the uproar regarding President Obama's speech to students? If not, here's the link for most of the speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js-5nAOPDtY
Evidently, there is/was a huge uproar. There were parents who refused to let their kids watch it in school. Some people are calling it "propaganda" and an attempt to play "Big Brother" to American students.
Let me know what you all think! This will make for an interesting debate...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js-5nAOPDtY
Evidently, there is/was a huge uproar. There were parents who refused to let their kids watch it in school. Some people are calling it "propaganda" and an attempt to play "Big Brother" to American students.
Let me know what you all think! This will make for an interesting debate...
Back Again!
I hope everyone enjoyed the brief time off! I know I was able to breathe and catch up on some needed rest! However, it wasn't long enough for me to recover from my burn-out.
I must say that I feel like our training helped me a lot. I think I have a better overall understanding of what our focus must be during sessions. After the hardcore training and time afterward to reflect, I think I'll be able to enter tutoring sessions with more clarity and perhaps a bit more confidence than before. Hopefully I'll be able to help other students more and more as time progresses.
I must say that I feel like our training helped me a lot. I think I have a better overall understanding of what our focus must be during sessions. After the hardcore training and time afterward to reflect, I think I'll be able to enter tutoring sessions with more clarity and perhaps a bit more confidence than before. Hopefully I'll be able to help other students more and more as time progresses.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
WELCOME FALL 2009
What an exciting time to be in education!
Hundreds of thousands of people are headed back to school this fall,
and we, here in at OU-C's Writing Center, are a part of that history.
Sipping my vanilla nut coffee this morning, I began to wonder:
how will my own work contribute to an educated, democratic society?
Hundreds of thousands of people are headed back to school this fall,
and we, here in at OU-C's Writing Center, are a part of that history.
Sipping my vanilla nut coffee this morning, I began to wonder:
how will my own work contribute to an educated, democratic society?
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