Peer Tutoring Beyond Borders

Abstract

In WRS 301, Zuairia Shahrin had an a-ha moment while learning about cognitive biases. This moment resulted in Zuairia’s now long-standing interest in writing across cultures, diversity, and equity, especially in terms of how cognitive biases might afect peer tutoring. Her paper addresses the struggles EAL (English as Additional Language) writers face and brings attention to peer-tutoring practices that emphasize inclusive, diverse and bias-free tutoring practices.