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Sabbatical Fall 2010. Karyn W. Tunks. Exploring the Writer’s Retreat as a Model for Classroom Writing Instruction.
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SabbaticalFall 2010 Karyn W. Tunks
Exploring the Writer’s Retreat as a Model for Classroom Writing Instruction “Writing makes us experts on teaching writing. When we write, our classroom writing program and our interactions with students can be based on knowledge we have earned ourselves rather than received from others.” –Tim Gillespie, 1985 Purposes: • Develop my own skills as a writer • Advance my ability as a teacher educator in the area of writing instruction • Disseminate what was learned to USA students and practicing teachers
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