“Upon learning about the nuances of scaffolding, I immediately associated this tool with a term that I and others are familiar with at Stateville: “building with someone.” I am not sure where this term is derived from, but it is commonly used when cellmates bond or engage in conversations to get to know each other better. I have discovered that being a Writing Advisor depends on the ability to communicate or converse effectively.”
Read MoreWe here at Praxis hope this post finds you all safe and well. After the University of Texas’s extended spring break, we will return next week with new Axis posts, our continued rolling submission cycle, and preparations for our Spring issue.
Read More“Community outreach is often based on the premise that all members of the community speak the same language, have the same writing or similar writing values and goals, and are a fresh slate for writing centers to inform them. Our experiences in the community have proven this premise incorrect. “
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