RLR 541 Teaching Writing

This course addresses relationships among research, theory, and practice in the teaching of writing in PreK-12, focusing on multiple modes of composition as a means of communication and a tool for learning. Emphasis is placed on effective writing instruction and assessment across cultures, languages, abilities, and contexts. Course topics include developmental and compositional processes; the role of identity and community; strategies and skills; purposes and audiences; formats, genres, and modes of discourse; writing conventions across languages and dialects; writing to learn in the content areas; research skills; reading-writing connections; the craft of writing; the role of writing for reading development; and assessment. The course explores the use of technology as a tool to support multi-modal composition, research, and publication. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours