This two-day workshop provides instructors with strategies for using writing as a learning tool that will improve your student’s engagement with the subject you teach. Teaching (with) writing provides models for integrating writing in courses to develop student's writing skills by introducing writing assignments that enhance critical thinking. In this course, we discuss how writing relates to critical thinking, and how writing tasks open doors to deeper learning with improved writing.
We will explore and discuss the following questions:
- What role does writing play in learning and socialization?
- Why and how can you teach writing when teaching your field?
- What are a few strategies for incorporating writing assignments in your courses?
- How do new tools (i.e., ChatGPT) impact the teaching of writing to learn?
The workshop will provide opportunities to explore multiple approaches to incorporating writing exercises and assignments into your courses and curricula. We will also explore the use of social annotation tools like Hypothes.is and Perusall.
On the first day, participants will explore the research on best practices, develop course materials and activities, receive feedback, and share their ideas and experiences with colleagues. On the second day, we will share our own ideas and assignments for peer feedback