WAC Workshops

The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program offers an annual Teaching with Writing course development workshop. Departments can also request a workshop tailored to their needs. Information on past workshops can be found in the Workshop Archive.

Contact:

Kathleen Vacek
(701) 777-6381

2013 Teaching with Writing Course Development Workshop

May 20-24, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

How would you like to have that new prep for fall 2013 completely planned out before the end of May? If you are planning to use writing in a new course or a revision of a course, apply to participate in this year’s Teaching with Writing Course Development Workshop. The workshop provides an opportunity to work on course development with the input of colleagues from across campus. Along the way you’ll learn about best practices for teaching with writing, including ways to use writing to promote learning and ways to teach students the writing conventions of their disciplines.

Sponsored by the Office of Instructional Development and Writing Across the Curriculum, Teaching with Writing is a five-day workshop that takes place annually in late May. Each day, the group meets in the morning for four hours of collaborative activities and discussion. In the afternoon, participants read assigned texts and draft course materials. At the end of the workshop, participants will have a final version of the syllabus and assignment handouts for one course. They will also have a plan for coaching and evaluating the assignments.

The workshop is open to all UND faculty planning to incorporate writing in a new course or a revision of an existing course. Writing can be used in the course in a variety of ways—from quick, in-class journal entries to dissertation proposals and everything in between. Any course can qualify if the instructor plans to use writing as a learning tool, a learning outcome, or an assessment tool.

The workshop will take place May 20-24 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on campus. Participants receive a $500 stipend (subject to standard deductions) and workshop materials.

The workshop is limited to 12 participants. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so it is advantageous to apply early. The application deadline is April 30.

Application for Teaching with Writing Workshop

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Name:		Email:
Department:		Course No. and Title:
Describe the course you want to work on: Who are the students? Is it a regular part of the curriculum or a special topics course? Is this a new prep or a revision existing course?
Describe the kind of writing component(s) you are considering: How and why do you think this would enhance student learning in the course? It isn't necessary to have a detailed plan as long as you've given some serious thought to using writing in the course.
Describe your comfort level with writing and teaching with writing: What do you already know how to do? What do you want to learn? Do you use writing in other classes? If so, how? If not, what has stopped you?
What do you see as the benefits of participating in a group seminar/workshop of this kind, and what do you think you can contribute to the group?
Are you available to attend all sessions? (May 20-24, 8:30am to 12:30pm)		yes no
If no, please explain your situation: