Nov 22
The National Writing Project is a program that is open to the best that is known about the teaching of writing from whatever source: from literature in the field, from research, and from the insights and experiences of successful teachers at all levels. The Writing Project proposes no packaged plans, no teacher-proof materials, no set formulae for teaching writing. We promote no single approach, though we favor a number of ideas that have emerged over the past decade, ideas now confirmed by more and more teachers. The National Writing Project remains open to discovery and qualification. This position is the sustaining strength of the Project.
Basic Assumptions of the National Writing Project Model:
- Writing is fundamental to learning in all subject areas and at all grade levels. Summer Institutes therefore involve teachers from all disciplines and levels of instruction, primary through university.
- As the process of writing can best be understood by engaging in this process, teachers of writing should write.
- Teachers are the best teachers of teachers; successful practicing teachers have greater credibility with their colleagues than outside experts.
- Real change in classroom practice happens over time. Working as partners, universities and schools can articulate and promote effective school reform.
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Effective professional development programs are on-going and systematic, bringing teachers together regularly throughout their careers to examine successful practices and new developments (NWP, 1998). Continue reading »
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