Description
Book SynopsisThe only textbook of its kind, this all-in-one introduction guides you through the history, theories and practices of creative writing you need to know to teach this ever-expanding and infinitely rewarding subject successfully in higher education. Asking you to think reflectively about the discipline throughout, this book offers a bridge between teaching and learning of the subject to help you develop effective and informed methods that will enliven your classroom and help you discover the best practice for you. Based on the author's two decades of teaching and research in creative writing theory and pedagogy, and on feedback from a range of instructors in the field, Stephanie Vanderslice brings forward this essential companion for students and teachers engaging with the study and instruction of creative writing. Written in Vanderslice's trademark cogent, conversational style, Teaching Creative Writing gives you the tools to understand creative writing as a subject and a prac
Table of Contents
Contents Preface: Stephanie Vanderslice Chapter 1 How We Got Here: The History of Creative Writing in Higher Education Chapter 2 Research and the Teaching of Creative Writing: Why It Matters Chapter 3 Reading and Writing: Helping Students Make the Connection Chapter 4 Processes of Composing: Teaching and Modeling Generative Processes Chapter 5 Creating an Inclusive Creative Writing Classroom Chapter 6 Literary, Genre Writing: Teaching Beyond The False Dichotomy Chapter 7 The Creative Writing Workshop Chapter 8 Revision, Responding, Assessing Chapter 9 Digital Creative Writing Chapter 10 Special Issues in Creative Writing: Trauma Informed Teaching, Mental Health, Disability-Informed Pedagogy82 Chapter 11 Teaching Creative Writing in General Education and Across the Curriculum Chapter 12 Literary Citizenship and Professional Issues Chapter 13 The Sustainable College Teaching-Writing Career Appendix A Further Resources Appendix B Your Teaching Philosophy Appendix C Your Syllabus References Notes on Contributors Index
