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Module 9 review Writing across the curriculum. Susy & Christine. Module 9: Importance. Why this matters: Students are not well prepared to enter college, only 1/3 are. More than 50% of college students produce error free papers ( Academic Literacy : Spring 2002 ).
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Module 9 reviewWriting across the curriculum Susy & Christine
Module 9: Importance • Why this matters: Students are not well prepared to enter college, only 1/3 are. More than 50% of college students produce error free papers (Academic Literacy: Spring 2002) “Good writing abilities are equated to good communication skills, which influence many aspects of our lives.”
Module 9: Main Ideas • Program: WAC – Writing Across the Curriculum “Student Involvement” • Strategy: WTL –Writing to Learn • Students take an active part in effective content learning through acquisition of the material.
Module 9: Importance • The primary goal of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) programs is not just to improve students’ writing; the primary goal is to improve students’ overall learning. -Chris Street, WAC
Expected “student” development through WAC Some of these visible development will be: • Expressing thoughts clearly • Formulate good questions • Effectively evaluate information • (Marshall University)
Application of WTL strategy • Before • Short ungraded Journal Responses • Exploratory Discussion • During • Discussion, Notes, Lists, Diagrams, Prompt Questions • After • Brainstorming, HW assignments, Reflective Summary
2 Test Questions 1. What is the main purpose of the Writing across the curriculum(WAC)? • Help Students Learn • Evens out the plane filled for English teachers • Help students form long lasting writing habits • All of the above
2 Test Questions 2. Can ANY discipline incorporate Writing Across the Curriculum(WAC)? • True • False