Student centered tutoring poem

Hostos Writing Center Orientation Student-Centered tutoring- a type of tutoring that promotes higher participation by the student during a session.

As the poem is recited, write down any words you distinctly notice, any ideas that surprise you, any ideas that puzzle you, or any words that provoke thought.

Poem by Desiree Evans Student-centered tutoring honors the students needs first Through tutor’s questions, students’ ideas are nursed Students take learning into their own hands While tutors ask open-ended questions to help students understand That tutoring is an interactive process focused on their learning style and motivation Adopting skills to learn on their own should give students liberation To act as collaborating participants in the learning process While tutors facilitate the students’ writing progress