Goals
Through the combined impact of the UIWP Summer Institute, continuity programs, professional development, and community outreach, our site will provide resources and support for teacher-centered professional development in the teaching of writing. In the process, we aim to meet the following goals.We aim to help teachers across grade levels and disciplines to
- see themselves as writers for life, students of writing, and leaders in the teaching of writing;
- become more confident,
proficient, and thoughtful teachers of writing;
- become a part of a diverse professional network devoted to the continuous improvement and support of the practices of writing, teaching, and professional inquiry and growth;
- and improve the teaching of writing in their own
classrooms,
schools, and the larger profession.
- use writing as a tool for learning, reflection, expression and communication;
- have access to exemplary writing instruction so that they will become writers for life;
- and become members of
school and classroom writing communities.
