Reading reflection 11/21

Alvarez reading: 

In the reading by Alvarez, “ On Letting the Brown Bodies Speak, it talks about how races specifically of the color brown, are excluded from representation. They are also not looked at as a high authority or to have any power. Many people through this community have gone through hardships in their lives and deserve to be recognized for it. They often are hidden and not seen in media or scholarly work even though they deserve to be seen and represented. This reading taught me it is important to make sure everyone can be seen and have a voice. It is important to give different cultures and races a voice as it can help others learn and understand them. This can bring us together as one diverse community. The question that I am left with is what can we do to show our support and make this community feel seen?

Napoleone reading: 

The reading by Napoleone “ Class division, class effects,” talks about how different classes have different levels of education. The “better” the education the higher class you are apart of. In the article it mentioned how John did not want to be a student but wanted to work. I sometimes wish I could just work full time rather then be a student but my parents expect me to get my degree. I think getting my degree will be good because it can take me further into my career path when I am older. I don’t have a question but I felt like I could connect to John’s perspective somewhat. 

Reading reflection 11/19

 Sicari Reading:

In Sicari’s “ Everyday Truths: Reflection from a Woman Writing Center Professional ,” talks about what it’s like being a women in the writing center as well as the challenges that are faced. She mentions how she if sometimes over looked in the center because she is a women. Not only with students but also with other colleagues gender can have a huge impact of how they are treated. My personal reflection is no matter the gender, we should be looked at as equals and respect each others ideas. My question that I am left with is why are we still showing race discrimination or any discrimination at all?

Dennys reading: 

In Dennys reading “ Queers, Jeers, and Fears, writing center as (im) possible safe spaces,” it talks about the writing center being an open and safe environment for the LGBTQ community. He suggest that writing centers be more inclusive and open. He puts an emphasis on communication, that centers should really communicate the needs of others and themselves. My reflection is that I feel our writing center should be inclusive but I feel as if we already are. I don’t know how you would be more inclusive to this certain community and I would like to learn more about ways we can become more welcoming and understanding towards this community. The question I am left with would be what can we do to be more inclusive?

Reading reflection 8 & 9, 11/12/24

 Zmudka reading: 

The reading "Embracing Learning Differences: Spreading the Word to Writing Centers and Beyond," talks about being aware of the different needs that people have in the writing center. She addresses that some of these needs can be learning disabilities, ADHD, or dyslexia. A tutor needs to understand these individuals learn differently which Is perfectly okay. It is encouraged for tutors to learn how to accommodate these different needs. You want to make sure the student feels supported in these times. My reflection on this reading is it feels very important and personal to me. I have ADHD as well as some learning disabilities. People often hear that and assume you are not as capable as students without these things. That is not the case we just learn differently. I think it's great if tutors understand how to approach those types of students. I do not have a question about this article, I just really enjoyed this reading because I connected to it. 

BG reading: 

Chapter 6, Impact of AI on Writing and Tutoring Practices, talks about how AI is used by many students nowadays. AI can be used for grammar checks such as spelling and be helpful. Although that is helpful it can cause a negative outcome for writers as well. These risks can include students depending too much on AI and a lack of creativity. Students can get lazy and just use AI to do their work instead of coming up with their own creative ideas. AI should be taught by tutors to be a tool instead of a thing that does work for you. My reflection on this reading is that AI does take away creativity. It can make students not want to do their own work when they see how easy and smart AI seems to be. Although AI Is not always accurate and students should be aware of that. My question that I have is how can we teach students to not rely so heavily on AI? 

Reading reflection 11/7

 Morrison reading- 

In the reading “ Being Seen and Not Seen: A Black Female Body in the Writing Center” it focuses on the experience of a writing center as a black women's perspective. She talks about how in these scenarios black women are have power and are seen, or they do not have power and are not seen in the writing center. In writing centers race can impact how interactions go with one another. She believes that black women should be able to have the same experience as anyone else. People should be more inclusive with people of color. They should have a realization to show empathy towards black women in the centers. My personal opinion on this is I agree, I think everyone should be treated equally no matter the race. To make black women feel more recognized we should make them feel seen and heard. I enjoyed this article because it’s not often that we talk about specifically African Americans experiences or thoughts in school often. I think it is a very important topic and we should learn more of other races and cultures. 

Issac reading - 

In the reading by Issac, “Sacred Pages: Writing as a Discursive Political Act” it talks about how writing is powerful and has the ability to make changes and strong statements , such as political ones. In these writings you can express the truth, and your personal opinions on topics. These can be social or political. My reflection of the reading is that it is important to write about social or political topics. This is a great way to express yourself as well as have others learn your beliefs and values. I have never thought of writing about those topics and this reading opened up the idea to me. My question that I am left with is how would you make your writing not so biased, or would it be better that way for these topics?