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2012 Summer Invitational Institute Information
Summer Invitational Institute
Of the Eastern Michigan Writing Project
Of the Eastern Michigan Writing Project
Eastern Michigan University Student Center
June 21 - July 19, 2012
9:00-3:00 M-F
9:00-3:00 M-F
The Eastern Michigan Writing Project (EMWP) Invitational Institute is an intensive four-week session designed for teachers and administrators (K-College) concerned with the teaching of writing in any subject area and interested in staff development opportunities. We seek teacher applicants who demonstrate their commitment to the teaching of writing and who wish to expand their knowledge. We encourage teachers from all disciplines and grade levels to apply. Some activities during the Institute include:
- Writing and responding to each others’ writing
- Reading and talking about current research in the teaching of writing
- Demonstrating to each other our own teaching practices
- Learning from other teacher consultants who continue their research in the field
A Day in the Life of an EMWP Institute Participant
The Application Process
The deadline for receiving your completed application is March 2, 2012.
Click here for application form.
Who Can Apply?
- Whoever teaches writing for any purpose K-16
What Will You Do?
- Write for personal and professional audiences
- Investigate questions about the teaching of writing
- Demonstrate your best practices in the teaching of writing
- Meet new colleagues, celebrate teaching, eat heartily
What Will You Gain?
- Five Graduate Credits
- A stipend or fellowship for half tuition
- The status of teacher consultant of the National Writing Project
- A new vision for the teaching of writing
How Can You Learn More?
Get on our mailing list by contacting Bill Tucker, Director
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