Kean University Writing Project

The overarching purpose of Kean University Writing Project is to support teachers in the teaching of writing. To that end, the Summer Institute provides participants with opportunities to dig into some of the challenges that can feel too scary or too hard when we take them on alone. Institute staff provides extensive grounding in theory; best practices for teaching writing; protocols for designing, presenting, and reflecting on classroom lessons; models for building and working with collaborative teams; and personalized coaching and one-on-one mentoring. Through writing, talking, sharing, and writing some more, we work to transform the toughest challenges from our classrooms into our best ideas for pedagogical practice.

Six hours' graduate credit in English A minimum of 40 professional development credits for Institute hours in excess of those required to earn the six graduate credits. Institute offerings will also include additional elective hours for individual advisement and coaching.

The cost of participating in the Summer Institute is approximately $3300, payable by attendees or their districts when applicable.  This amount covers basic tuition and fees and is subject to final budget/tuition determinations in June 2010.  Additional federal and university monies support the Institute's extensive supplemental programming; services, such as coaching; technology; course materials; activities; and socials.

Each invited participant will receive a stipend of $1000.00.

To ensure that the Summer Institute fulfills its purpose and to orchestrate a match between participants' needs and the level and quality of experience provided by the institute, we consider applicants in terms of individual qualifications and in terms of how a given applicant's participation will contribute to the effectiveness of the institute, as well as to development of excellence in teaching in our region.

To meet programmatic objectives, each class of participants must represent a balance of representation at a range of institutions, teaching levels, disciplines, and learning contexts within our region so as to create a rich environment for learning, exchange, and maximum development of insights on teaching writing.

Individual requirements: 

Individual participants must present a history of:

To apply, download the KUWP Application Form (pdf).

Once the forms are available, submit the completed Application Form and Technology Survey to:

Kean University Department of English Attention: Dr. Linda Best CAS 301 1000 Morris Avenue Union, New Jersey 07083

 

For more information, call 908.737.0370