ENGL 7709:Workshop for Teachers of Writing

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
An experiential examination of principles and issues in the teaching of writing, K-20. Along with reflective exploration of current theories of composition and extensive writing, this course includes the following topics: literacy acquisition and language development, especially through writing; building writing communities; the teacher as writer; the place of publication in the writing process; and assessment of writing.