A variety of small pieces of wood intersect at different angles to cover create a complex pattern. Similarly, this blog consists of small pieces taking different angles on our ideas.

Our Class Blog

Come along as we explore Writing Pedagogies, historical to progressive. New posts arrive each week from late January through early May, 2023.


  • week 4: process of writing

    Reflections on this week’s readings of writing, the process in which that occurs and the ideal ways of teaching writing.

  • Identity and Authority

    A writer’s identity is compiled of various aspects of human existence. The theme of this week’s blog post is a writer’s identity and authority.

  • Writing and Authority

    We all have our own identity. Your own experiences will shape your identity. And what you do with that will reflect in your pedagogical practices.

  • Writing Identities and Prior Experiences

    Every writer has their own style and technique when composing a piece. These theorists unpack a lot of great knowledge about these concepts.

  • week 3: the idea of genre

    Discussed is genre and how that both limits and benefits society. It is necessary but also needs to be loose enough to allow for writers to explore.

  • Is it Teachable?

    Is it Teachable?

    We need to be aware that everyone comes to the table with different authority and appetite that evolves with vulnerability and feedback.