Teaching FAQ
TEACHING? IN WHAT—AND WHY?
I offer instruction in any aspect of writing, research or even editing that you might want. Whether you are an individual who wants to learn about a particular subject or an organization that wants to provide training to a range of employees, I can devise and/or deliver instruction in a way that meets your needs.
The benefits of this kind of teaching are substantial. I can help you and your organization improve your basic writing and planning skills, which in turn will save considerable time, effort and resources on written projects. I can also help you produce documents that are more effective, reducing editing and layout costs and time. Needless to say, this will also improve your ability to reach your target audience.
I offer instruction in any aspect of writing, research or even editing that you might want. Whether you are an individual who wants to learn about a particular subject or an organization that wants to provide training to a range of employees, I can devise and/or deliver instruction in a way that meets your needs.
The benefits of this kind of teaching are substantial. I can help you and your organization improve your basic writing and planning skills, which in turn will save considerable time, effort and resources on written projects. I can also help you produce documents that are more effective, reducing editing and layout costs and time. Needless to say, this will also improve your ability to reach your target audience.
SO, BASICALLY THESE ARE CLASSES IN GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION?
Grammar and punctuation can be part of it, but they are hardly the only possible subject. I can provide instruction of varying complexity on a number of topics:
Grammar and punctuation can be part of it, but they are hardly the only possible subject. I can provide instruction of varying complexity on a number of topics:
- planning and organizing documents
- report writing
- basic editing
- plain language
- oral presentations
- research methods and practices
WHAT QUALIFIES YOU TO DO THIS?
I have been teaching writing, composition and basic research techniques at the post-secondary level for 10 years, first as a tutorial leader and now as a professor. My teaching experience is diverse—I have taught lectures of 150+ students and discussion groups of fewer than 10—and I can combine my theoretical knowledge of written communication with my years spent working as a freelancer in the public, private and non-profit sectors. In short, I don't just know how to do it—I have done it.
I have been teaching writing, composition and basic research techniques at the post-secondary level for 10 years, first as a tutorial leader and now as a professor. My teaching experience is diverse—I have taught lectures of 150+ students and discussion groups of fewer than 10—and I can combine my theoretical knowledge of written communication with my years spent working as a freelancer in the public, private and non-profit sectors. In short, I don't just know how to do it—I have done it.
HOW LARGE ARE THE CLASS SIZES THAT YOU TEACH? CAN YOU DELIVER CLASSES ONLINE?
I am happy to teach classes for individuals, entire organizations, or anything in between. My syllabi differ depending on the format of the class, so any initial discussion about the goals of the class will also address the expected enrolment.
I have taught classes with an online component, and I am willing to develop material for online delivery. I do not have the capacity to host such a course, however, so anyone that wants me to develop an online class must provide hosting and the necessary programs (WebCT or Virtual Campus, to name a few) to deliver the content.
I am happy to teach classes for individuals, entire organizations, or anything in between. My syllabi differ depending on the format of the class, so any initial discussion about the goals of the class will also address the expected enrolment.
I have taught classes with an online component, and I am willing to develop material for online delivery. I do not have the capacity to host such a course, however, so anyone that wants me to develop an online class must provide hosting and the necessary programs (WebCT or Virtual Campus, to name a few) to deliver the content.
HOW LONG ARE THE CLASSES?
The length of the classes is dependant on the material being covered, the frequency of instruction, and the level of applied work that is required. For instance, I can cover the basics of plain language in a single day, but students are better served if the material is broken up into several sessions that contain activities related to the topic. This allows them to practice the skill, ask questions should they encounter difficulties and receive my feedback.
Ultimately, though, the duration and frequency of the class can be developed to fit your needs.
The length of the classes is dependant on the material being covered, the frequency of instruction, and the level of applied work that is required. For instance, I can cover the basics of plain language in a single day, but students are better served if the material is broken up into several sessions that contain activities related to the topic. This allows them to practice the skill, ask questions should they encounter difficulties and receive my feedback.
Ultimately, though, the duration and frequency of the class can be developed to fit your needs.
