Friday, September 10, 2010
Magical Tutoring
As contradictory as this may sound, tutoring is a lot like magic in many ways. Both tutoring and magic can be described as an art form that provides a certain sense of need for its audience. Magic is sought after for its entertainment purposes. It is aimed to create “oohs” and “awes”. Most importantly, magic leaves and brings in audiences for the purpose of “how do they do this or that” and to gain the knowledge of a topic they are not familiar with. When tutoring, the same aspects apply. Tutoring brings in the type of audiences that want to know how to “do this or that”; as well as, to gain knowledge.
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Jessica, as I said yesterday, I love your observations on audience here. When I was first introduced to Kyle's magic, I didn't know he was a professional. So, I aimed at dispelling his "magic"--at least for myself. The first two tricks I witnessed left me pleasantly puzzled--just how did he do that? I was sure I could figure it out.
I agree, for some beginning writers, writing essays is a huge mystery. Seeing an essay "performed well," may entice tutee-writers to further their own knowledge and skills.
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