Oct
16
Session 6: Peer Writing Tutor and Writing and Academic Mentor Training
October 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment
When: Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Where: CTLR*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* What are we doing? “Working with Multilingual (ESL) Students” ~ Dr. Shawna Shapiro People Who Can Help Complete Future Plans Form Who needs to come? All new PWTs Trained PWTs who did not come to Session 4, must come [...]
Feb
28
Session 3 Macro to Micro
February 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Where? CTLR LIB 225 When? Thursday, March 01, 2012 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. What is the topic? * Macro to Micro * Using a Thesis Statement * Hands-on practice session with one of your papers What should I bring? * One of your papers * Your folder Who must attend? All new Peer Writing Tutors [...]
Feb
21
Session 2–Getting Started
February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Wednesday, February 22, 4:30-6:30 PM, CTLR, Library 225 What are we doing? We will answer frequent PWT questions. You will practice a 15 minute-version of the 30 min. tutor session We will explore online resources for tutors and mentors. Always bring your training folder to all training sessions. Who must attend? All new Peer Writing [...]
Oct
19
Training Session #6: Grammar Review, People Who Can Help
October 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment
When: Thursday, October 20, 2011 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. Where: CTLR Davis Damily Library 225 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Topics: Grammar Review, People Who Can Help Who Must Attend? * All new PWTs must attend. * All new FYSMs not previously trained as PWTs must attend. * Trained PWTs and trained FYSMs who have not attended session 4 or [...]
Oct
8
Session 5–Thursday, October 13 for PWTs and FYSMs 4:30=6:30, Lib 225, CTLR
October 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Topics: Problems Students Face ““Working with Multilingual (ESL) Students” ~ Dr. Shawna Shapiro Who needs to come? All new PWTs All new FYSMs (not trained as PWTs_ Trained PWTs who did not come to Session 4 Trained FYSMs who did not come to Session 4
Oct
4
PWT Session #4—Writing and Speaking Across the Disciplines Thursday, October 6 · 4:30pm – 6:30pm
October 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment
PWT Session #4—Writing and Speaking Across the Disciplines CTLR Library 225 * Tell us the writing expectations and guidelines of your major. * Get comfortable giving oral presentations.
Oct
4
FYSM training–Session 4 Wednesday, October 5 · 4:30pm – 6:30pm CTLR
October 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Who comes to this session? * All new FYSMs must come to this session. * Trained PWTS who are working as FYSMS for this first time. * Trained FYSMs may come to this session, or session 5, or session 6. After this session, you will be a better public speaker and you will be able [...]
Jan
3
Spring 2011 Training Dates for Peer Writing Tutors
January 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Org Session Thursday, February 10, CTLR, 4:30-6:30 Session 2 Wednesday, February 16, CTLR, 4:30-6:30 Session 3 Thursday, February 24, CTLR, 4:30-6:30 (Bring a paper) Session 4 Thursday, March 3, CTLR, 4:30-5:30 Session 5 Thursday, March 10, CTLR, 4:30-6:30 Session 6 Wednesday,March 17, CTLR, 4:30-6:30 Please bring your folder to every training session. You will be [...]
Jul
16
Another round of FYS Mentor Assignments
July 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Many of you have received FYS Mentor assignments this week. Thanks to all of you who responded promptly. We’ll begin a third round of FYSM assignments next week. I still have a few Peer Writing Tutor placements to make for college writing classes. Those will happen early next week. I’ve posted the FYSM and PWT [...]
Feb
8
Welcome & Where’s Mrs. B.?
February 8, 2010 | 2 Comments
Welcome to all the new and returning PWTs! I hope you notice that we have some PWT info on our new college website. You can think about what other info you would like on this site, and we can make additions to it at any time. Next year’s Head Peer Writing Tutors, Emma Drucker and [...]
Oct
6
Session #4—Writing and Speaking Across the Disciplines
October 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Session #4—Writing and Speaking Across the Disciplines (Thursday, October 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m., CTLR Library 225) Tell us the writing expectations and guidelines of your major. Getting comfortable giving oral presentations. Writing in the Disciplines Handout: 09FallWID Useful Oral Presentation Handouts 3 Exercises for Oral tips-for-talks RATEtorals Added on October 15: Yonna McShane has a great [...]
Sep
29
Session #3—Problems Students Face
September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Session #3—Problems Students Face (Thursday, October 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m., CTLR Library 225) Group Discussions of problems: ESL, LD, Basic Writers, Writing Anxiety, Stress Point Tutoring Multilingual Students (Shawna Shapiro will visit. Download her excellent handout: PWT_ESLwkshop_09) Makeup for Session #3: Sunday, October 4, 4:00-6:00 PM, CTLR
Sep
21
Session #2—Macro to Micro
September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Session #2—Macro to Micro Thursday, September 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m., CTLR Library 225 Thesis development 15 minute- conference on your own papers Make sure to bring a paper or draft to conference. Bring your folder! Makeup: Wednesday, September 30, 8:00-10:00 p.m., Library 225E Remember trained PWTs must attend Session 1 or 2 or Makeup 1 or [...]
Sep
14
Session #1—Getting Started
September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Session #1—Getting Started (Thursday, September 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m., CTLR Library 225) Brainstorming answers to frequently asked tutor questions 15 minute-version of the 30 min. tutor session Please bring your folder to all training sessions. Makeup for session one: Sunday, September 20 (8-10 PM in Lib 225e) Reminder for Trained Tutors: You must attend Session 1 [...]
Aug
25
Organization Meeting
August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment
All PWTS must attend. Hosted by: Peer Writing Tutors @ Middlebury Where: CTLR, Lib 225 When: Agenda: Thursday, September 10 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Collect your training folder Learn how to get paid Fill out our information form Have your picture taken. Experienced tutors apply for drop-in assignments. New tutors begin training.
