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This course prepares participants for the thoughtful examination of writers and writing instruction. Throughout the course, participants will be introduced to strategies and skills they can use to enhance the writing of their students. Using a process approach, participants will learn how to teach students to communicate ideas effectively in a variety of genres, for different purposes, and for diverse audiences. Explicit attention will be paid to reading and writing connections, and technology will be used to explore new literacy practices. Data will be used to plan lessons, monitor progress, provide on-going feedback, and differentiate instruction.