Course Description
The teaching of first-year writing at the college level, including history and theories of writing pedagogy and current best practices. Prerequisite: Teaching assistant appointment in English; Notes: Required for new teaching assistants in English.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Incorporate scholarship related to writing and teaching into your pedagogical practice.
- Reflect on your teaching practices.
- Plan future teaching practices in relation to your teaching aspirations and the future teaching situations you anticipate.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Teaching Journal | 10% |
| Teaching Observation Exchange | 15% |
| Teaching Demo | 15% |
| Teaching Portfolio | 40% |
| Active Engagement | 20% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.0% and above | A |
| 90.0% – 92.9% | A- |
| 87.0% – 89.9% | B+ |
| 83.0% – 86.9% | B |
| 80.0% – 82.9% | B- |
| 77.0% – 79.9% | C+ |
| 70.0% – 76.9% | C |
| Below 70.9% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
20% of the final grade is determined by Active Engagement, which includes attendance. In a graduate course, attending every class meeting and engaging respectfully and actively in all class activities are minimum expectations of participation.
More specifically, you should prepare for class meetings not only by completing the assigned readings, but also by reflecting on the issues raised in the texts in relation to your classroom experiences and long-term teaching goals.
Your writing for this course should be thoughtful, showing evidence of your critical engagement with course concepts, and your contributions to class activities should be consistent, thoughtful, and attentive to other students’ perspectives.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.