Adopting Composition Theory Into Practice, Northwest Indiana Writing Project Institute

Catalog description

In-depth examination into various theories surrounding the teaching of writing and the adoption of those theories to actual classroom practice. Typically offered Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Acquire knowledge related to composing, rhetoric, language and how to use this knowledge to provide effective classroom learning. 2. Apply theories underlying composing to the teaching of writing. 3. Apply rhetorical and linguistic theories to teaching writing strategies. 4. Apply composing, rhetorical and linguistic theories to the evaluation of student texts. 5. Discover the basics of composing by writing in a wide range of genres for a variety of audiences. 6. Apply their discoveries to teaching writing. 7. Use technology to apply effective strategies for teaching writing. View Class Schedule