-What do we do if a student thinks he or she is failing, when really you see progress? Where is the line between unnecessary cheerleading and effective encouragement?
2. Bedford Guide:
-Of course there are pros to there being anonymity in an online session, but what are some unforeseen negative consequences? Does realizing race, class, gender, etc sometimes benefit the tutor or writer?
When a student feels as though they are stagnating and no progress is being made, it is important to identify accomplishments and encourage the writer to continue on the same path. It is important that writing consultants be able to identify when to use this tool and when it's time to put away the applause and head towards guiding and critiquing of ideas. There is a fine line between unnecessary cheer leading and effective encouragement. The latter serves to encourage further improvement while the former serves to make the writer think their job is finished when there is more work to be done.
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