Module 9 review Writing across the curriculum

1. Module 9 reviewWriting across the curriculum Susy & Christine

2. 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.”

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Expected “student” development through WAC Some of these visible development will be: • Expressing thoughts clearly • Formulate good questions • Effectively evaluate information • (Marshall University)

6. Application of WTL strategy • Before • Short ungraded Journal Responses • Exploratory Discussion • During • Discussion, Notes, Lists, Diagrams, Prompt Questions • After • Brainstorming, HW assignments, Reflective Summary

7. 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

8. 2 Test Questions 2. Can ANY discipline incorporate Writing Across the Curriculum(WAC)? • True • False