Teaching Writing in the 3-12 Classroom

Catalog description

This course provides teachers and prospective teachers with a theoretical background in writing process as well as practical techniques for applying the theory. The course helps teachers develop awareness of their own composing processes and the processes of others. Topics include writing needs of diverse populations, the reading/writing relationship, writing of different genres, mini-lessons, conferencing techniques, revision techniques, writing across the curriculum, publishing alternatives, portfolios, and other forms of assessment. Underlying the class is the premise that in sharing their perspectives, teachers at the elementary and secondary levels enhance each other's performance as writing educators and as writers.