Writing Theory and Practice for In-Service Teachers Certificate

Program Overview

This certificate program equips licensed middle and high school teachers with advanced knowledge and skills in writing instruction. Through the study of theories and best practices, participants gain expertise in incorporating writing effectively into their classrooms and preparing students for college-level writing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This certificate program is designed for licensed middle and high school teachers, seeking to expand their expertise in writing instruction and/or prepare themselves to teach dual enrollment college-level writing courses. Students will study theories and best practices in the teaching of writing, learn new and innovative ways to incorporate writing into their classrooms, and explore and reflect on their own practices as professional writers.

Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze key theories from the field of Rhetoric and Composition and Linguistics guiding writing instruction.
• Apply theories of writing instruction to the creation of pedagogical materials.
• Engage in inquiry projects exploring varied aspects of writing instruction in the classroom.
• Effectively instruct and guide students in college-level writing.
• Reflect critically on your own practices as writers and teachers.

Other:

• Professors: Rob Troyer, Katherine Schmidt
• Associate professor: Lars Soderlund
• Assistant professor: Damian Koshnick
• Coordinator: Leigh Graziano
• Mission: This certificate program is designed for licensed middle and high school teachers, seeking to expand their expertise in writing instruction and/or prepare themselves to teach dual enrollment college-level writing courses.
Students will study theories and best practices in the teaching of writing, learn new and innovative ways to incorporate writing into their classrooms, and explore and reflect on their own practices as professional writers.