ENG 260W - Writing Center Practicum

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Presents the theory and principles behind being a peer writing tutor. Requires application of knowledge through tutoring actual students in the Writing Center.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in a college level composition I course or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 12
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Learn by reading books and/or articles about the theories and principles behind the tutoring of writing.
1. Demonstrate ability to understand and discuss key concepts in the reading.
Tutor actual students effectively and ethically.
1. Tutor students to help them improve their writing.
2. Demonstrate an ability to help students without doing the work for them.
3. Exhibit an understanding, while tutoring, of the unique ethics involved in such a setting.
Learn by reflecting on tutoring experiences.
1. Demonstrate an ability to critique the quality of a tutoring session through one-on-one conferences with instructor, class-wide discussion, and written self-reflection.