A course in the methods of teaching English composition, with particular attention to beginning courses on the college and junior college level. Required of all graduate assistants and open to other interested M.A. candidates. A course designed to introduce and prepare students in bibliography and methods of research on writing, professional writing and written discourse. Graduate student in English. For practicing K-12 teachers across disciplines.
Participants investigate and experience current practices in literacy instruction.
Based upon National Writing Project assumptions, participants read, write and reflect upon their teaching. A follow-up for Eastern Michigan Writing Project teacher consultants. Participants analyze findings and prepare reports based in their own classroom research. Graduate student in English or department permission. An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings.