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Navigating the Gap:

Navigating the Gap:. High School to College-level Writing Mary Barszcz , Johnson & Wales University mbarszcz@jwu.edu Donna Thomsen, Johnson & Wales University dthomsen@jwu.edu NEATE Fall Conference Mansfield, MA November 2, 2012. What inspired us?.

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Navigating the Gap:

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  1. Navigating the Gap: High School to College-level Writing Mary Barszcz, Johnson & Wales University mbarszcz@jwu.edu Donna Thomsen, Johnson & Wales University dthomsen@jwu.edu NEATE Fall Conference Mansfield, MA November 2, 2012

  2. What inspired us? Publication of What is College- Level Writing by Sullivan & Tinberg, 2007

  3. Getting Started Making connections with your high school & university colleagues Personal relationships Professional organizations Cold-calling strategies

  4. Beginning the Dialogue Meetings Agenda Plans

  5. Initial Topics of Discussion WPA standards Graduation Portfolios Curriculum restrictions / requirements and limitations Assessing student writing Assigned readings from the book “Am I a Liar: The Angst of a High School English Teacher”by Jeanette Jordan “The Truth about High School English” by Milka Mosley “The Community College Professor Reflects on First-Year Composition” by John Pekins

  6. Taking It to the Next Level Adding more voices Deciding when, where, how and how much Identifying core questions What is college-level writing? What skills do students really need to succeed as college writers? How can high schools and colleges help students to master these skills?

  7. Next Steps Expanding the steering committee Planning bi-yearly general meetings Taking the pulse of our members Organizing our annual symposium

  8. Challenges to This Model Gathering a committed group Finding time and energy Agreeing on a course of action Financing the efforts Ensuring an equal voice for all participants Avoiding repetition Finding an outlet for our voice

  9. Benefits of the Model A better understanding of high school and college course outcomes An end to the “Who’s to Blame” line of thinking A potential seat at the state & national standards table Increased respect & collegiality

  10. Portfolio Inspiration • “A Perfect Storm” • Grant opportunity • Partnerships for Success • Improving Rhode Island education, access and opportunities through PK-16 partnerships • Existing, willing group

  11. The Portfolio:Creating, Funding & DisseminationSharing it with you

  12. Discussion and Preview 2012-13

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