Developing effective reading and writing assignments helps students retain and critically think about course content. This workshop will cover a number of assignment design strategies that emphasize active learning through student writing. Faculty are encouraged to bring an assignment prompt they would like to revise.
link to presentation (approximately 21 minutes)
Requirements for Completing this Workshop Online:
- Watch the presentation above.
- Discussion (150 words or more by email to your Fellow): What kinds of formal writing do you assign your students? What is one informal writing assignment you might incorporate into your schedule that would help students learn course content?
- Portfolio Assignment: Revise one of your formal assignment sheets to incorporate scaffolding.
