(Blog) 1 singular sensation every little step she takes( Chorus Line)

Here at Kean University ‘s Writing Center, it is our goal to aid incoming Kean freshman reach their goals of becoming better students. As I began to jot down the program objectives, it is paramount that we keep in mind that these select student do have the possibility to accomplish anything! And we?
simply put, we are: a “cushion”, friend, confidant, professor.

Switching to one of multiple Discourses: This document is totally up for some changes ;)!!!

Design Document:
Program Objectives:

Our program will critically foster:
Enhance study/ Work habits
Time and stress management

Students reflection of personal study styles

Make resources available show/ model usage

Using writing to learn/ learn strategies for writing process



Increase awareness of Identity/Reflection of identity ,discourse, audience, considerations

Empower students rhetorically

Internalize academic responsibility

Reflect on identity coheres to successful student

Encourage reflective goals /life setting life map

Identify the usefulness of feedback

Awareness of discourses and audience consciousness
Interacting with text

Orientation to the University
Web resources
Awareness of academic discourse

Acclimate to student-centered learning- rules and expectations

Learn to work the system

Support Technology
Model/learn academic technology

Research skills/ web resources.

Model/ Create a supportive social context for learning
Familiarize with studio concepts

Model interactions with text

Make resources available show/ model usage

Acclimate to student-centered learning- rules and expectations

Safe/ tranquil environment where student can grow

Program Objectives:
Students
.Give students study habit tips/ how to improve study habits ( i.e. “ how-to” hand –outs, Q and A session, Have a tutor on call for extra tips?
. Time management skills: exercise: tutors/students write out their schedules.
. Socializing: with other students appropriate behaviors in and outside class.
. Ability to give/ elaborate opinions: give tips/ a list on different ways to express their opinion ( i.e. for example, for instance, in my opinion, I am of the opinion that, from a certain point of view, etc.)
. Think positively about writing: word exercises (5 x 5/ devil’s advocate)
. Learn to create goals and stick to them: have Mentors/tutors give active examples, and express difficulties that were overcome in doing so.
. Have resources readily available ( Internet USB)
. Understand language in documents
. Improve note taking skills:
. Analyze expectations
. Attitudes/ interactions accept feedback/ criticism
. Tips to balance stress
. Create an identity.
. Improve reflective thinking
. Using technology: have tutors model how to use technology(Word; Excel;Powerpoint) and appropriate usage of technology(facebook, youtube)
will be re-edited before class!