2011 Writing Institute:
Providing Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners
National Writing Project Oklahoma a state network between Oklahoma Writing
Project (University of Oklahoma) and Oklahoma State University Writing Project
will be hosting a Writing Institute during Summer 2011. The goal of this
institute is to provide outstanding professional development to rural areas in
the southwest and southeast areas of our state. Participants will be exposed to
the writing process and a variety of literacy activities. This professional
development opportunity will also provide teachers with knowledge and skills to
service English Language Learners in the classroom.
Sessions will be held on June 4, 2011, July 6, 7 & 8, 2011 from 8:45 a.m.-3:30
p.m. on the campuses of East Central University (Ada)and Cameron University
(Lawton).
Session Topics:
Writing Process
Writing Across the Curriculum
Teaching ELL Learning
Closing Achievement GapsPreparing for State Writing
APPLICANTS: Applications are due March 31, 2011
Ten outstanding teachers will be selected to attend the 2011 Writing Institute
to be held at the East Central University and ten outstanding teachers will be
selected to attend the 2011 Writing Institute to be held Cameron University.
Teachers of all subject areas and of all levels of instruction—pre-K though
college--interested in teaching composition or incorporating writing into their
regular subject matter instruction are encouraged to apply. The important
consideration is a strong commitment to teaching of composition and helping
students' understanding through writing including English Language Learners.
Apply on-line at the following link:
https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE5ldVh2bDVhZV9IeW93OEdPbkV1WkE6MQ
(You may need to cut and paste this link in a browser window.)
Applications are due March 31, 2011
Attached is more information.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Audra Plummer at
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Audra Plummer M. Ed.
National Board Certified Teacher
Co-Director of Inservice
Oklahoma Writing Project
University of Oklahoma
Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
338 Cate Center Drive, Room 190
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
Phone: 405-401-1348
FAX: 405-325-7841
http://owp.ou.edu
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