Student Writing Tutors in Their Own Words: Global Voices on Writing Centers and Beyond

Student Writing Tutors in Their Own Words is a collection of personal narratives from writing tutors worldwide, providing insight into the writing support process and how academic support resources like writing centers have served as a nucleus for students' sense of community and self-expression. The essays offer pedagogical takeaways and insights into collaborative experiences in writing center spaces, making it a valuable resource for student writing tutors, composition instructors, scholars, writing center professionals, and faculty and administrators involved with academic support programs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Student Writing Tutors in Their Own Words is a groundbreaking collection that gathers personal narratives from writing tutors across the globe, offering valuable insights into the diverse and experience-based understanding of the writing support process. This book fills a significant gap in research on writing center theory, first-year writing pedagogy, and higher education academic support resources. By presenting narrative evidence of students' own experiences with learning assistance discourse communities, the book provides a profound understanding of how academic support resources, such as writing centers, have served as the cornerstone for students' sense of community and self-identity.

The collection features a diverse range of voices, each sharing their unique perspectives on the role of writing centers in fostering freedom of discourse and expression. The narratives encompass a wide array of scenarios, including writing tutors supporting students in unconventional spaces such as prisons, tutors offering support in war-torn countries, and students in international centers facing challenges of distance learning, access, and language barriers. Through these essays, pedagogical takeaways and insights about both student and tutor collaborative experiences in writing center spaces are revealed.

This collection is an invaluable resource for student writing tutors, as well as composition instructors, scholars, writing center professionals, and any faculty or administrators involved with academic support programs. The essays offer valuable perspectives and practical insights that can enhance the effectiveness and impact of writing support services. By exploring the diverse experiences of writing tutors and their clients, the book contributes to the broader understanding of writing center theory and practice, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032203164