Writing center philosophy. My new enemy. I thought we were coming to end on you. But no. Now you're more complicated. And you're multifaceted. And layered. You are a cruel mistress writing center philosophy. And I love you.
I believe the entirity of the learning experience is based in student centered learning. If it was only possible to set each student in school with one teacher for an hour at a time, we would have an army of brilliant writers (hopefully). I feel as though that is completely unrealistic though. However, that in mind, writing centers are able to give students that chance. I would love it if every writing center appointment was a mandatory two appointments, one so the tutor and student could get familiar with each other and another and another to work. On second thought, three appoints. A first meeting, a second appointment to develop the material, and a third, final appointment to go over what they've written at home. I am very Garrett.
As I'm not actually going to be teaching full time, I can devote that kind of time, as long as the student can make the time to do it. If not, I'll have to bend a bit, and in that regard, I'd go for a Burkean Parlor/Garrett hybrid. I am going to have to post more on this as it is really difficult to focus on one idea. I hope this class helps me to better understand how to teach people in a way that is realistic to reach them.
-Nick
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