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Welcome to the
Higher College of Technology
WritingCentre
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Background
Writing Centres: An International Concept
Successfully helped students in schools, colleges, and universities since the 1970s
Writing centres suit the special needs of students learning English as a second or foreign language
With at least 30 major differences between the English and Arabic languages, these students face certain challenges; we are there to provide personalised assistance
Writing Centres Have . . .
Most colleges and universities worldwide offer free writing centre services to their students
Typical services offered by writing centres include help with structure and organisation of writing
The HCT Writing Centre offers tutoring one-on-one, face-to-face, giving the student personalised attention
Some students who are having specific difficulties will discuss them personally with the centre’s tutor but not with a teacher in a classroom
Students with special needs in English can often be helped with the personal attention tutoring provides
How the HCT Writing Centre Can Benefit the Student
Marks can increase dramatically in all forms of study as this overflows into speaking, reading, and listening
Tutoring, if done correctly, can greatly improve a students’ self-esteem as the student and tutor are on the level. Body language and the approach of the tutor are essential
There are many more benefits for student, teacher, and tutor
How the HCT Writing Centre Can Benefit the Student
Existing Centres in the Gulf Region
College of the North Atlantic—DohaSeveral of our lecturers attended an international writing centre symposium there in October 2007The American University of SharjahSharjah has a small writing centre located in their library. They have a staff of 14 tutors, and they hold regular workshops
Existing Centres in the Gulf Region
University of BahrainThis a newly-established Centre seems to be very organised, and they have already created a Web siteUniversity of QatarThe University of Qatar has a Web-based writing facility (available only through their intranet)
Last week, the Higher College of
Technology opened the first writing centre in Oman!
Purpose
Higher College of Technology
Writing Centre
We are there for your students when they need individual help with their writingWe assist students in developing their ability to edit and revise their own writingWe provide one-on-one counselling with students—this is impossible during class timeWe take referrals from teachers and provide written feedback We allow students to make appointments--we want students to seek help on their own
Information for teachers . . .
Three Components of a Writing Centre
1. It is a place to turn when a student needs individual help with writing
2. It is a source for materials: We provide ready access to handouts, dictionaries and other resource books
3. It is a starting point for access to online resources for the student writer with our virtual writing lab
How to Use the Centre
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Teacher Referrals
1. Student Arrives with
Referral Form
2. Consultation with Tutor and
Analysis by Tutor
3. Written Feedback to
Teacher
Appointments or Walk-ins
1. Student Consultation with
Tutor
2. Student Leaves with Assignment
3. Student Returns with Revised Draft
for Further Analysis
Appointments
Students are asked to use the sign-up sheet at the front desk at the Self Access Centre in order to schedule appointments; we have rules about missed appointments
Teachers have the option to send students with referral form
In the future, students will be able to schedule appointments through our Web site
Current Staffing
Next Week’s Student Scheduling
Evaluation
Records of students’ names and ID numbers in order to track their progress--database
Writing marks—compare with database to see how students are benefitting
Remember Some of the Basic Guidelines of the Writing Centre
We only offer individual, one-on-one counselling
We help students to solve a variety of writing problems on their own
We can work with students on any level
We do not write papers for students or guarantee good marks—but we can help
We can also help increase a students’ self-esteem and confidence
Our Writing CentreIs an Evolving Process
Any Comments or Suggestions are Welcome!
And one last note . . .
We need resources!
HCT Writing Centre, 27 February 2008
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