Teaching Writing
The certificate in Teaching Writing is designed to provide teachers of all levels with the opportunity to use research and theory to foster a vision of literacy learning as an active social process in which students become engaged writers.
The certificate can stand alone, but will be recognized by the following Drew programs to stack to a degree:
- MEd: 12 credits of specialization in Literacy and Technology
- MLitt: 12 credits
- DLitt: satisfies the specialization in Teaching Writing
Participants are able to earn the certificate solely through graduate credits or through a combination of graduate credit and professional development hours offered by the Drew Writing Project and Digital Literacies Collaborative. Graduate courses are offered in face-to-face, online, and blended formats depending on the semester and the course.
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Professional development hours may be obtained through school-based partnerships or DrewTEACH workshops and should be documented in the portfolio. Individuals seeking to complete the PD Pathway should contact the Director of Teacher Education for approval and advisement.
Coursework
AT LEAST 3 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
- ARLT 922 – Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
- EDUC 634 – Inquiry in Literacy Instruction (National Writing Project Summer Institute)
- EDUC 636 – Teachers as Writers
- ARTW 549 – Writing Fellows Advanced Practicum
ADDITIONAL CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Writing Pedagogy
- ARLT 921 – Writing Center Theory & Practice
- ARLT 922 – Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition
- ARTW 551 – Developing Writers for Social Justice
- ARWR 549 – Writing Fellows Advanced Practicum [may be repeated]
- EDUC 632 – Developing Digital and Media Literacies
- EDUC 634 – Inquiry in Literacy Instruction (National Writing Project Summer Institute)
- EDUC 635 – Contemporary Literacy Instruction [may be repeated]
- EDUC 636 – Teachers as Writers [may be repeated]
Teacher as Writer (Maximum 3 credits)
- ARWR 903 – Writing to Heal
- ARWR 908 – Poetry Workshop
- ARWR 910 – Fiction Workshop
- ARWR 911 – Creative Writing
- ARWR 912 – Imagining History
- ARWR 914 – Fiction and Non-Fiction: From Concept to Written Form
- ARWR 915 – Memoir Writing Workshop
- ARWR 916 – Creative Nonfiction Workshop
- ARWR 920 – Playwriting
Other courses may be added to this list as they become available. Please consult with your advisor to petition for non-listed courses.
Undergraduate students interested in the Writing Fellows program should contact the Director of Writing Across the Curriculum, Sandra Jamieson.
Related Programs and Certificates
Teaching (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program prepares teachers to meet the challenges of diverse learners in 21st century classrooms. Teacher candidates participate in clinically rich coursework in a variety of learning environments in urban and suburban settings. Faculty-mentors encourage our future teachers to build their professional networks to successfully transition into the classroom.
Education (MEd)
The Master of Education program is a 30-credit advanced-degree program that focuses on theory and pedagogy. Within each specialization you will develop skills and knowledge that deepen an educator’s understanding of the field. Whether you are a K-12 educator or a higher education professional, we have a program that will help build toward your future.
English As A Second Language (ESL)
This non-degree program can be completed on its own or in conjunction with the MAT elementary or MAT secondary education programs (up to 6 credits can be taken as part of the MAT programs) or as part of the MEd program.
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD)
This non-degree program can be done on its own or in conjunction with the MAT elementary or secondary education programs (up to 9 credits can be taken as part of the MAT programs) or as part of the MEd program.
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