EDTS 553 - Writing Workshop Model in the Classroom

Too many writing exercises focus exclusively on improving the piece-and not the writer. However, writing workshops are an excellent opportunity to help students take ownership of their writing and their learning by giving them the time and direction they need to reflect and grow in their craft.

In this course, you will reflect on and evaluate your own writing instruction and determine areas where you might be able to improve. You’ll develop strategies for helping students succeed during every phase of writing, including prewriting, actual writing time, and sharing and feedback. In addition, you’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls that take away from students’ agency in their writing, such as correcting students’ errors too quickly, telling them what their piece needs (rather than helping them discover it), and taking up too much time with direct instruction.

Using techniques from this course, you will be able to conduct a successful writing workshop that helps your students grow as writers and in their love for the craft.