On Friday, July 27, the University Writing Center will offer a new faculty workshop entitled “Masters of the Univers(ity): Using writing & speaking to help students master course content.” The event, presented by UWC Executive Director Valerie Balester and UWC Associate Director Candace Schaefer, will run from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Room 204E of Evans Library.
The University’s first undergraduate learning outcome states that TAMU students should “Master the depth of knowledge required for a degree.” Specifically, students are expected to articulate, synthesize, and apply disciplinary theory and knowledge.
In this workshop, we will explore high-impact practices—writing and speaking in the disciplines—which can meet this goal. Together we’ll analyze documents/performances across the disciplines and learn how to integrate good composing practices into a discipline-specific class. We’ll also discuss using written and oral reflection as a way to reinforce and assess learning.
The event is free and open to all instructors and lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
