Past Workshops
Engaged Discussion and Stronger Writing (Part 1): Working With Difficult Texts Through Low-stakes Writing
Tuesday, October 15 12:15–2:15 p.m. 411 Library, Multipurpose Room
Join the Fellows of Brooklyn College's Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program for lunch. In this interactive workshop you will experiment with techniques to encourage your students to learn through writing. Discover activities that can be done in class or as homework to enliven discussion and to improve both student writing and engagement with your course material. Plus, we'll offer tips on how to incorporate low-stakes writing into your course without increasing your workload.
Multilingual Writers: Supporting Students Who Write in a Non-native Language
Tuesday, October 29 12:15–2:15 p.m. WAC Office, 2420 Boylan Hall
Brooklyn College students represent a diverse group of individuals, originating from 130 countries and speaking 105 different languages. Approximately 35 percent of the student body speak more than one language. Some of these students have begun to acquire English only recently. This 90-minute workshop addresses common problems instructors face with ELLs/MLLs (English Language Learners/Multi-Lingual Learners). Keeping in mind that the main focus of most disciplines is not the English language, we'll discuss best practices that facilitate the strengthening of English-language skills. Topics will include: identifying language difficulties versus learning difficulties; how to ease students into more successful reading experiences; how to read and usefully respond to the writing of ELL/MLLs. Pizza lunch provided.
Engaged Discussion and Stronger Writing (Part 2): Using Low-stakes Writing and Peer Review to Improve Formal Assignments
Tuesday, December 3 12:15–2:15 p.m. WAC Office, 2420 Boylan Hall
Join the Fellows of Brooklyn College's Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program for lunch. In this interactive workshop, explore techniques for structuring assignments that build from low-stakes writing to polished, formal pieces. Topics covered include using freewriting to explore paper topics and running effective peer review sessions.
