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Apr 23, 2024
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EDU 398W - Writing to LearnCredits: 1 Introduces theory and practice of “writing to learn,” (WTL) including informal writing strategies to promote student response to lectures, readings, fieldwork, labs, discussions, etc.; rehearsal for other activities including discussions and formal writing; reflection on learning progress and problems; and dialogue with peers and instructor. Credit may be earned in ED 398 or EDU 398 but not both.
Prerequisite(s): Open to all full and part-time faculty and by permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): None Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0 Meets MTA Requirement: None Pass/NoCredit: Yes
Outcomes and Objectives
- Know of the definitions and theory of WTL.
- Develop an understanding of the definition of WTL (what it is and is not).
- Develop an understanding of the theory of WTL (how it works).
- Develop an understanding of WTL at Delta (history, examples, success)
- Apply WTL strategies in current teaching.
- Develop WTL strategies and apply them to one or more courses.
- Reflect on value of the strategies.
- Share reflections with peers and instructor.
- Option: Mentor a peer not enrolled in the course to attempt WTL.
- Participate in “writing to learn” activities.
- Perform writing tasks to promote learning.
- Write effectively for a specific audience and purpose.
- Demonstrate the learning of concepts through writing.
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