NSU Writing and Communication Center Executive Director Publishes article in National Teaching and Learning Forum

 

Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., Professor and Executive Director of the NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC), published “Effectively Integrating Course‐Embedded Consultants Using the Students as Partners Model” in National Teaching and Learning Forum, vol. 28 no. 6.

The article was co-authored with Julia Bleakney and Paula Rosinki from Elon University and Russell Carpenter from Eastern Kentucky University. Adapting the “Students as Partners” (SaP) model of active student participation in curriculum design, a pedagogical approach to teaching and learning, the article discusses the use of Course-Embedded Consultants (CEC) programs, “focused on enriching writing-focused student experiences and practices,” (7). They focus on how SaP initiatives can enhance the teaching and learning dynamic, as well as offer valuable experiences that encourage meaningful relationships for CEC program participants.

“Using the SaP model as a foundation for CEC initiatives can allow programs to reach broader goals of enhancing both writing and writers, as well as learning and learners” (8-9). By following these practices, faculty can effectively integrate CECs into their courses.

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