I only occasionally proof read. It's much better to get the students to
think clearly and to spend time developing their skills in structuring
their ideas. Once they've got the ideas clear, the grammar usually is
better, the essay easier to read and they can see more of their own
mistakes.
Ginny Stacey
Baker Eleanor Mrs (DOS) g231 wrote:
> At UEA we feel the same. To proof read alone would not be developing
> skills, merely correcting. I usually read the piece of work to the
> student so that they can identify areas that need clarification. If I
> spot a part that is ambiguous, I can then ask them to clarify their
> intended thoughts. In this way, they are always generating the ideas
> but I am able to use the occasion to teach aspects of structure,
> grammar, spelling or punctuation.
>
> Ellie Baker
> Dyslexia tutor
> University of East Anglia
>
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> *From:* Discussion list for disabled students and their support
> staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Quinn,
> Christine
> *Sent:* Friday, February 09, 2007 12:29 PM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Re: proofreading
>
> LSTs are happy to go through a piece of work with the student to
> help them identify errors. We aim to teach the students the
> strategies to develop their own proof reading skills as part of
> their overall development as an independent learner. I don't
> think we would see it as our role to provide a proof reading
> service.
>
>
> Christine Y. Quinn
> Student Support Services
> *(We have relocated temporarily to Bowland North, Room C91,
> Bowland North )*
> Lancaster University
> Lancaster
> LA1 4YW
>
> Tel: 01524 592111
> Fax: 01524 594868
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
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> *From:* Discussion list for disabled students and their support
> staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Wendy
> Knowles (W.Knowles)
> *Sent:* 09 February 2007 10:30
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* proofreading
>
> I am interested to know from specialist dyslexia support tutors,
> what percentage of your time is spent proofreading and indeed what
> your opinions are on this i.e. is it an essential part of your
> role or do you sometimes feel frustrated by the quantity of
> proofreading which you are required to do? I look forward to your
> comments. Many thanks. Wendy
>
>
>
> Wendy Knowles
>
> Disability Service Co-ordinator
>
>
>
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