Take a lesson from The Writing Teacher
November 19, 2008Like Joseph Heller once said, “Every writer I know has trouble writing.” Writing doesn’t come easy, and I’m not just talking about writer’s block. But it’s one of those fundamental skills that every student should grasp. Sometimes, though, as a teacher, it takes a little more work and some fresh strategies to help your students become better writers.
The Writing Teacher is a blog maintained by the the creators of eFolio and written for teachers by teachers, writing experts and academics dedicated to improving students’ writing skills and encouraging students to write more. It’s a great resource for teachers because it not only provides tips for improving in-class writing exercises and generally teaching writing, it also discusses modern theories on writing and education. In addition, they have a great interview posted about how to teach writing in a diverse classroom that includes students with disabilities.
You can also check out their Events section to find upcoming writing workshops, conventions and webcasts. The blog seems to be a fairly new project, so add it to your RSS feed to check out the new content they’re producing, or contact them to share your own knowledge and experiences! — LAUREN FROHNE
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