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NWP Radio is a program provided by the National Writing Project as an education resource on a broad range of topics for educators in and out of school.

Latest Episodes:

Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development Oct 24, 2019

Show notes

Listen to this episode of NWP Radio for a discussion with Vicki Collet, co-director of the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project and author of Collaborative Lesson Study: ReVisioning Teacher Professional Development.

For those that will be at NCTE in Baltimore in November, Vicki will have a book-signing at the Teachers College Press table in the exhibit hall on Friday, November 22, from 12:00p–12:30p.

Guest

Vicki Collet, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Arkansas; Co-Director, Northwest Arkansas Writing Project

Other Related Links

vickicollet.com
Request to join Collaborative Lesson Study Book Club on Facebook
Vicki’s blog: mycoachescouch.blogspot.com
Vicki on Facebook: facebook.com/mycoachescouch/
Vicki on Twitter: @vscollet

Action Research for English Language Arts Teachers Oct 18, 2019

Show notes

Action Research for English Language Arts Teachers by Mary Buckelew and Janice Ewing was inspired by colleagues and students, and began with their local Writing Project site's blog. Join NWP Radio for a discussion with the authors about how they view inquiry as a key element in their mission as educators, and share some protocols and models for teacher inquiry. Mary and Janice will also be the keynote speakers for the NWP brunch at NCTE in November.

Guests

Mary Buckelew, Professor of English, West Chester University; former Director, Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project
Janice Ewing, Adjunct Professor of Graduate Education, Cabrini University; Co-Director, Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project

Write Out 2019: Explore, Create, Connect Oct 11, 2019

Show notes

Our guests introduce us to Write Out 2019—what it is, where it takes place, what to expect, and how you can participate throughout this unique two-week experience that runs October 13-27.

Guests

Chris Constatine, National Park Service, Northeast Regional Office
Bethany Silva, Director, Community Literacy Center; University of New Hampshire
Amber Kirkendall, Park Ranger, Homestead National Monument of America; Beatrice, NE
Susan Cook, Chief of Interpretation and Education, Niobrara National Scenic River; Valentine, NE

Related Links

A Student's Guide to Academic and Professional Writing in Education Oct 04, 2019

Show notes

Listen to our interview with the authors of A Students Guide to Academic and Professional Writing in Education, a handbook that helps educators write for the rhetorical situations they will face as students of education. Their book provides clear and helpful advice for responding to the varying contexts, audiences, and purposes that arise in many educational settings.

Guests

Katie Arosteguy, Lecturer in the University Writing Program, UC Davis
Brenda Rinard, Lecturer in the University Writing Program, UC Davis
Alison Bright, Lecturer in the University Writing Program, UC Davis

A Good Fit for All Kids Sep 20, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of NWP Radio, we interview Kelly Chandler-Olcott author of A Good Fit for All Kids: Collaborating to Teach Writing in Diverse, Inclusive Settings, a book born from summer learning experiences for students combined with professional learning experiences for adults. Bryan Ripley Crandall, director of the Connecticut Writing Project at Fairfield, also joins us for the discussion.

Related Links from the Show

The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st Century Classroom Jun 22, 2019

Show notes

Join us for a discussion of a new report by Common Sense Media, The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st-Century Classroom, which explores how K–12 educators have adapted to critical shifts in technology in schools and society. Our guests discuss the benefits of teaching lifelong digital citizenship skills along with the challenges of preparing students to critically evaluate online information and how educators across the country are adapting in today's fast-changing digital world.

Guests

Kim Douillard, Director, San Diego Area Writing Project
Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy, Common Sense Education
Kaili Hwang, Foundations Manager, Common Sense Education
Erin Wilkey Oh, Executive Editor of Education Content & Distribution, Common Sense Media
Christina Cantrill, Associate Director of National Programs, National Writing Project

Related Links

Teaching Writers to Reflect Jun 13, 2019

Show notes

Listen to our visit with Anne Whitney, Colleen McCracken, and Deana Washell who discuss their work with elementary-school writers and their new book Teaching Writers to Reflect: Strategies for a More Thoughtful Writing Workshop.

The Geek’s Guide to the Writing Life May 30, 2019

Show notes

Join in for a conversation about creating the writing life, with Stephanie Vanderslice, professor of creative writing and Director of the Arkansas Writer’s MFA Workshop at the University of Central Arkansas, and author of The Geek’s Guide to the Writing Life. We talk about her book, discuss the role formal education plays in creative writing, and more.

Guests

Stephanie Vanderslice, Professor of Creative Writing and Director, Arkansas Writers MFA Workshop, University of Central Arkansas
Tanya Baker (Host), Director, National Programs, National Writing Project

Teachers’ Inquiries into Integrating Historical Primary Sources with Traditional Fictional Texts Apr 25, 2019

Show notes

Learn how two teachers from the Philadelphia Writing Project paired primary sources with traditional fictional texts in their classrooms to provide opportunities for students to “read the world and the word.”

Guests

Latricia Whitfield (co-host), Ph.D. Candidate, Penn Graduate School of Education
Beth Patten, Teacher, Kutztown Middle School
Jen Freed, Teacher, Springfield High School
Christina Cantrill (co-host), Associate Director of National Programs, National Writing Project

Links from the Show

Penn Graduate School of Education
Philadelphia Writing Project on Twitter and Facebook
Teaching with Primary Sources Network
Project Zero Visual Thinking Strategies
Pulitzer Center Ed Resources

Teachers’ Inquiries into Integrating Historical Primary Sources with Traditional Fictional Texts Apr 25, 2019

Show notes

Learn how two teachers from the Philadelphia Writing Project paired primary sources with traditional fictional texts in their classrooms to provide opportunities for students to “read the world and the word.”

Guests

Latricia Whitfield (co-host), Ph.D. Candidate, Penn Graduate School of Education
Beth Patten, Teacher, Kutztown Middle School
Jen Freed, Teacher, Springfield High School
Christina Cantrill (co-host), Associate Director of National Programs, National Writing Project

Links from the Show

Penn Graduate School of Education
Philadelphia Writing Project on Twitter and Facebook
Teaching with Primary Sources Network
Project Zero Visual Thinking Strategies
Pulitzer Center Ed Resources

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