Writing exercises the mind, and the mind NEEDS to stretch, wants to grow. Inertia is death to the mind as well as to the body.

A Love Letter to My Student Writers

A veteran teacher turned coach shadows 2 students for 2 days – a sobering lesson learned

Homogeneous Grouping

The more structure, the better for all students. 

Add structure to small-group discussions. 

Allow anonymous participation. 

Counteract self-perceptions that stunt student learning. 

With multiple assessments in class, students practice asking themselves metacognitive questions such as, “How do I know I understand something?” As the instructor, you also benefit by learning immediately how many students are having trouble with a particular concept or skill

set clear expectations — and avoid unnecessary stress and miscommunication

Reduce the stakes of major papers and tests. 

Argumentative/Opinion Essay Editing Stations