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Welcome to the Dos and Don'ts of Tutoring.
The purpose of this segment of the workshop is to guide tutors in what should and shouldn't be done in a tutoring session
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The Dos and Don’ts of Tutoring
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Think back on some of your tutoring experiences, and come up with a metaphor that aptly describes tutoring for you or one that characterizes writing and the roles that tutors and writers play in the process. In a paragraph or two, extend that metaphor. Begin by stating that “tutoring is [like] X” and then explain how or why the two are similar. Share and discuss your metaphors with other tutors, and consider ways in which each might be extended even more.
This exercise is also an interesting one to do as a visual representation using an image or creating a collage of pictures to depict your statement “Tutoring is like…”
The ultimate goals
of tutoring are to:
As a tutor, you have joined an active, engaged group of professionals. We hope this segment has been a help to you, but more than anything we hope that you have fun, learn much, and enjoy being part of the tutoring community.