Writing Teachers Become Writers - Jeri H. Watts - Bog

Revision with unchanged content. Many writers believe it is important for writing instruction to be provided by teachers who are writers themselves. Coursework such as Writing Projects in­clude opportunities for teachers to practice being writers. Yet little specific information exists regarding teachers¿ awareness of their development as wri­ters and how they use this knowledge to specifically inform their teaching. This study examines the teacher participant commitment to connecting per­so­nal writing observations with classroom instruction. This study answers questions such as: ¿ What do teachers learn about themselves as writers in an edu­cation course on the teaching of writing? ¿ What plans do the teachers cre­ate for their subsequent teaching, based on what they learn about them­selves as writers? The book is addressed to professionals in the teaching of writing ¿ those who teach it to young students, Kindergarten through college. It is also intended for professors who instruct teaching candidates who will teach writing.