University of Missouri - Kansas City | Greater Kansas City Writing Project


	Summer 2008 Courses
	To enroll for Education credit, please contact the School of Education at 235-1188. To enroll for English credit, please contact the College of Arts & Sciences at 235-2736. Early enrollment is encouraged, as seats are limited. GKCWP Saturday Seminars: Adventures for Community Educators Teacher-consultants have first priority in this 3-credit course designed to showcase educational resources in the Kansas City area. Teachers will learn about and experience the teaching resources available at each location and participate in tours and/or workshops that provide insights into the types of experiences that can be shared with their students. March 29: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art April 12: Bruce A. Watkins Culture Heritage Center & Discovery Center April 26: World War I Memorial Museum May 3: American Jazz Museum May 17: Kansas City Zoo This course is offered at the reduced credit rate of $225 for 3 credits. Enrollment is limited and will be available first to teacher-consultants. Contact Joyce Klein to be added to the participant list at jklein7@kc.rr.com. Writing Through the Grades, K-14 Eng 5520, #0001 or Edu (3 credit hours) June 9-20; M-F 8:30am - 12:30pm This two-week writing workshop is designed for all teachers, K-14, interested in learning writing as a process. Teachers will study and practice current theory in teaching writing, including assessment, in a workshop atmosphere. Discussion of writing across the curriculum, journal writing and critical thinking as well as work in small writing groups will help teachers focus on individual professional needs. Advanced Institute Eng 5591, #0001 or Edu (3 credit hours) July 14-18; M-F 8:30am - 4:00pm Locations vary Instructors: Kathy John and Karyl Michel This 3–hour course is open to former participants in the NWP/GKCWP Summer Invitational. The course is designed for those interested in publishing their writing. Collaboration with other writers will be an important element in this experience. Participants will engage in writing activities, discussion with published writers, and peer response groups. They will also take time to reflectively write about the week. Receive $400 stipend upon course completion! Teachers Teaching Writing: Summer Invitational Institute A leadership institute for K-college educators interested in outstanding writing instruction for all students Eng 5550 MA, #0001 or Edu (3 or 6 credit hours) June 16 - July 11; M-F 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Location: The Writers Place, 3607 Pennsylvania, KCMO Facilitators: Michael Prier and Debbie Blackman The Invitational Institute brings together outstanding teachers of writing who work with diverse students in all academic content areas, kindergarten through college. The Invitational Institute provides a supportive, dialogic environment in which to explore possibilities as writers, teachers, and leaders. The theory and practice of writing are examined through individual demonstrations, reading and discussion of current research, and writing and sharing in writing response groups. Social justice and social action are a part of the experience in an attempt to support responsible approaches to the teaching of writing. Participants receive $1050 honorarium upon completion. We accept nominations for Institute participants year-round. If you know of an outstanding teacher, please share their information with us. Applications for 2008 can be submitted. Click here for the 2008 Summer Institute application form. For further information, contact the GKCWP at 816-235-2554 ext. 1. The cost of a three credit hour course is approximately $790.00. For more information, contact Katie Kline, Director of the GKCWP at (816) 235-2554 or send e-mail inquiries to klinek@umkc.edu.