Pedagogy paper

Pedagogy Paper

The How-To:

In the course of the semester, you will be asked to research and write one short essay exploring a topic connected to the teaching and practice of writing. This essay will give you a chance to practice your critical thinking and writing in a more formal context, in preparation for your research paper assignment. You can think of this essay as another scaffolding for your research paper.

Listed below are the topics and specifics for these assignments.

Each essay should:

· Range from 750-1000 words

· Use third person, formal writing style

· Use MLA format for citations and bibliography

· Include at least three quotations from sources

· Provide evidence from three reliable resources

· Show organized thinking and clear expression in making an argument

· Reflect a mastery of grammar principles and effective syntax.

Topics: Choose 1

· Importance of the reading/writing connection

· Pros and cons of the writing workshop approach

· Incorporating digital literacies in the teaching of writing

· Writing and developing critical thinking

You should consider fellow teachers as your audience. If you are interested in a particular discipline, you can focus on the teaching of and practice in writing in that discipline.

Please note: there is no RIGHT answer here, nor any CORRECT content; this assignment will require solid critical thinking, which takes time and energy. Be prepared to spend significant time in the prewriting stage of this process.

GOOD THINKING MAKES FOR GOOD WRITING!!!