Writing as Self-Transformation
series of mirror reflections
Reflections From a First-Year
by Jack Boczar Opening It was only a few months ago that I graduated with two bachelor’s degrees as a twenty-two year old. And yet, here I am thrust into teaching students that are almost my own age. While quite strange, it has been great fun, and I do look forward to next semester when…
Managing Expectations as a Writing Instructor
by Max Barnhart I’d like to think of myself as a good writer and a good writing instructor. Although I don’t engage with long-form student writing regularly in my position as a biology laboratory teaching assistant, I do spend a substantial amount of time each week reading and editing writing from graduate students in my…
Did We Always Know This Much?
by Alexander Smith We should be much more patient in assessing and helping students with their writing, and we should reflect on what it was like to be an undergraduate when teaching. In my reflection of being a writing coach, and in speaking to other teaching assistants and instructors, I have noticed an endless amount…