WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE (HE)
Enhancing Instructional Writing: Empowering Faculty Across Disciplines
Are you an instructional faculty member looking to enhance the effectiveness of writing assignments in fostering student learning? Join us for this self-paced course designed to equip you with valuable strategies and techniques to optimize the use of writing in your teaching. Whether you are from the humanities, sciences, or any other discipline, this course is tailored to meet your needs.
Course Highlights:
1. Understanding Writing in Education:
– Differentiate between Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), Writing to Learn (WTL), and Writing in the Disciplines (WID).
2. Identifying Genres in Your Discipline:
– Explore key genres relevant to your specific field.
– Discover essential elements associated with each genre.
3. Teaching Reading and Writing:
– Develop effective methods for guiding students in comprehending and producing writing within various genres.
4. Incorporating WAC Best Practices:
– Implement proven strategies such as scaffolding, informal writing, peer review, reflection, and revision into your courses.
5. Enhancing Grading Techniques:
– Gain valuable insights on providing constructive feedback that promotes growth and development in student writing.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
– Distinguish between Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), Writing to Learn (WTL), and Writing in the Disciplines (WID).
– Identify key genres relevant to your discipline or field of study.
– Explain the fundamental elements that constitute each genre.
– Develop effective teaching techniques for reading and writing within these genres.
– Implement WAC best practices like scaffolding, informal writing, peer review, reflection, and revision into your curriculum design.
– Enhance grading methodologies with practical tips for assessing student writing effectively.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for higher education faculty members across disciplines who are eager to refine their approach to utilizing writing assignments for student learning. Join us as we unlock the power of writing in education!
Course is offered by Excelsior University.
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