The University of Mississippi Writing Project
Join us for our online book study!
Fall 2024 book study begins September 30th
September 30 – November 20
Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future by Eric Sheninger
Future-proof learning for ALL kids!
Empower learners to think disruptively in your classroom or school.
The world has and continues to change in ways that are difficult to predict. Regardless of the forces at hand educators play a pivotal role in preparing students for success now and in the future. Eric Sheninger makes the compelling case that the best way to do this is to create a disruptive thinking culture in the classroom and beyond.
Broken into four parts, this book combines stories, insight from thousands of school visits, practical strategies, research, and examples from classrooms to assist educators transform their practice. (via Google Books)
We welcome new participants; previous book studies are not prerequisites to join this discussion. Participation is $25, and the book is yours to purchase. CEUs are available for an additional $20 processing fee.
Participants will need to respond to each weekly post and reply to another person’s comment to be eligible for CEUs (requested 2.5).
Or browse our previous book study selections.
January 23 – March 3
The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again by Chase Mielke
Improve 2023 for you and your students through this book by an award-winning teacher that grounds his narrative in research on social-emotional learning and positive psychology.
January 18 – October 25
Sarah Zerwin's Pointless: An English Teacher's Guide to More Meaningful Grading. Let’s talk about how to more effectively support student learning. Open to all teachers K-16.
September 6 – October 25
How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching by Josh Eyler. Let’s talk about how our students learn. Open to all teachers K-16.
March 22 - May 17
Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead) by Susan Blum
January 11 - March 12
The Writing Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Writers by Jennifer Serravallo
January 25 - March 8
Teaching While the World Is On Fire
by Lisa Delpit
Transitioning to College Writing Symposium
An annual symposium for teachers and students of composition, from middle school through university levels.
National Writing Project
The University of Mississippi Writing Project is one of 160 sites of the National Writing Project.