summer 2008 programs & workshops
Iowa Writing Project institutes and workshops are designed for K–College practicing teachers in any discipline. Registration required, but with a special registration rate: $100 per graduate credit hour - UNI English Department course numbers - compared to $359 regular graduate tuition rate.
Please note that graduate credit may not apply to all degree programs. Consult your specific program advisor.
Prerequisite for all IWP credit-bearing activities: teacher licensure or consent of the instructor and/or IWP Director.
620:286 Studies in the Teaching of Writing
$400 for 4 hours graduate credit Register
This initial level institute meets Monday through Friday, six hours daily, and focuses on the teaching of writing and uses of writing to learn across disciplines and program levels through professional dialogue and reading, demonstrated practice and writing experience.
SESSIONS OFFERED Choose one.
Monday – Friday, 6 contact hours daily
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| Cedar Falls, UNI |
June 9 – 27, 2008 |
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| Peosta, NICC |
June 16 – July 3, 2008 |
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| Mt. Pleasant High School |
June 16 – July 3, 2008 |
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| Cedar Falls, UNI |
July 14 – August 1, 2008 |
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Des Moines area,
site TBD |
July 7 – 24, 2008 |
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| Orange City, Northwestern College |
July 14 – August 1, 2008 |
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Cedar Falls, UNI
in conjunction with the Cedar Falls Community School District; limited seats available through IWP. |
August 4 – 8, 2008; plus
4 weekends (school year)
and 1 week in June 2009 |
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620:286 Advanced Studies in Writing and Learning
Prerequisite: prior participation in initial level IWP institute
$300 for 3 hours graduate credit Register
This advanced level institute meets Monday through Friday, six hours daily, and focuses on individual and shared investigation of practice, related to implementation of practices following participation in the IWP initial level institute, and on writing — especially revision — experience in a writing workshop.
SESSION OFFERED
Monday – Friday, 6 contact hours daily
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| Cedar Falls, UNI |
June 9 – 20, 2008 |
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620:133g (IN)3 Integrating Initiatives into Instruction
$200 for 2 hours graduate credit Register
This open enrollment workshop meets Monday through Friday, six hours daily, to help participants integrate, meaningfully and purposefully, such current Iowa educational initiatives as: Quadrant D Teaching and Learning; Authentic Intellectual Work; differentiated, inquiry-based and problem-based learning; interdisciplinary teaching; etc. In this professional, reflective learning community, participants will have time, opportunity and support, including feedback, to improve one of their own units.
SESSION OFFERED
Monday – Friday, 6 contact hours daily
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| Cedar Falls, UNI |
June 23 – 27, 2008 |
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620:133g Teaching Writing Festival
$200 for 2 hours graduate credit Register
Experience multiple 1-day workshops, Sunday evening through Friday, seven hours daily, on an array of topics selected by registrants and facilitated by IWP teacher leaders and invited guests.
Students will choose and prioritize three of following topics:
- Writing and Art
- Writing and Nature/Place-based Writing
- Multi-genre Writing for Multiple Ages
- Writing and Core Curriculum Concepts
- Writing for Professional Publication
- High School – College Writing: Transitions
- Memoir Writing
- Writing and Teacher Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Connections: Writing to Learn
- What's Happening with Writing Online?
SESSION OFFERED
Sunday evening through Friday, 7 contact hours daily
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| Cedar Falls, UNI |
June 27 – July 3, 2008 |
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620:133g Teaching First-Year College Writing
Special arrangement including expense stipend; 2 hours graduate credit option; College/District support preferred Register
This workshop is for teachers of beginning college writing whether in 2- or 4-year college or high school settings. Expect to explore the nature of, issues in, and exemplary practices for teaching writing to students at the point of transition into college by interacting with colleagues, with professional literature and curriculum materials, and by reflecting on your practice.
SESSION OFFERED
Monday through Friday, 6 contact hours daily
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| Cedar Falls, UNI |
July 7 – 11, 2008 |
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HOUSING OPTIONS
Housing is available for programs held at the University of Northern Iowa. To learn more, visit the UNI Department of Residence or call 319-273-2333 or 866-207-9411 (toll-free) to make reservations.
