Pedagogy Apr 2008

Tutoring Is Real: The Benefits of the Peer Tutor Experience for Future English Educators

Janet Alsup ; Tammy Conard-Salvo ; Scott J. Peters

Abstract

In this article, an English education professor, a university writing center administrator, and a recent graduate of an undergraduate English education program discuss the role peer tutoring might play in enhancing the education of preservice teachers of writing. The authors argue that by providing additional, authentic field experiences which reflect constructivist, student-centered philosophies often adhered to in English education programs, university peer tutoring can provide undergraduate students with authentic experience in learning collaboratively, developing rapport with students, and conducting student-centered, one-to-one writing conferences.

Journal
Pedagogy
Published
2008-04-01
DOI
10.1215/15314200-2007-043
Open Access
Closed
Topics
writing centers graduate education multilingual writers

Citation Context

Cited by in this index (1)

  1. Brockman (2010)
    Taking Stock
    Pedagogy

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