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GKCWP
Department of English
University of Missouri - KC
106 Cockefair Hall
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-235-2554
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Courses 2010

Enrollment begins in March; Contact Katie Kline to be placed on wait list.
Early enrollment is encouraged, as seats are limited.

Teachers Teaching Writing: Summer Invitational Institute
Eng 5550 MA, #0001 or Edu (3 or 6 credit hours)
June 14 - July 11, 2010

The Invitational Institute brings together outstanding teachers of writing who work with diverse students in all academic content areas, kindergarten through college. Participants receive a $1050 honorarium upon completion.

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Writing Through the Grades, K-14
Eng 5520 MA, #0001 or Edu (3 credit hours)
June 14 - June 25, 2010

This two-week writing workshop is designed for all teachers, K-14, interested in learning writing as a process. Teachers will study and practice current theory in teaching writing, including assessment, in a workshop atmosphere.

Discussion of writing across the curriculum, journal writing and critical thinking, as well as work in small writing groups will help teachers focus on individual professional needs.

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Advanced Institute
Eng 5591, #0001 or Edu (3 credit hours)
July 12 - July 16, 2010

This three-hour course is open to former participants in the NWP/GKCWP Summer Invitational. The course is designed for those interested in publishing their writing. Collaboration with other writers will be an important element in this experience. Participants will engage in writing activities, discussion with published writers, and peer response groups. They will also take time to reflectively write about the week. Participants receive a $400 stipend upon course completion.

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Teaching Writing with New Media
TBA, 2010

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