May 9-20, 2005
Critical Reading and Writing in the Liberal Arts Core
Goal: Integrating critical reading and writing into courses through the use of practical strategies, including technology as appropriate, that are effective for teaching and learning.
Coordinator: Reinhold Bubser, Associate Dean, CHFA
Institute Leaders:
Karen Tracey, Associate Professor of English Language and Literature
karen.tracey@uni.edu
Marilyn Drury, Director, ITS Educational Technology
marilyn.drury@uni.edu
Description: This institute is designed for any instructor who wishes to use reading and writing assignments in their Liberal Arts Core classes more effectively. The institute also will help those interested in developing writing intensive Liberal Arts Core courses. Participants will explore strategies for writing across the curriculum useful for all disciplines and subject areas. Discussion topics will include how to design writing assignments, peer writing groups, plagiarism, evaluation of writing, and using written work for student outcomes assessment. The institute will explore a variety of educational technologies that support critical reading and writing, including WebCT, Weblogs, electronic portfolios and the use of electronic sources to enhance students' reading and writing tasks. Technology support will be available to facilitate sharing best practices and teaching strategies on an ongoing basis.
Emphasis will be placed on formation of and active participation in faculty learning communities during the 2005-06 academic year.
Dates: May 9-20; 8:30 AM-12:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Sponsored by the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
and the
University of Northern Iowa
