I believe that effective teachers share two key qualities: a thorough understanding of their subject matter and a sincere desire for students to succeed. In composition, a skill-building class, knowledge of the subject matter goes beyond an understanding of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax; it also involves an appreciation for the different ways in which students come to writing. A composition teacher must have experience with writing—most adults do—but she must also be attentive to the writing process, and the multitude of ways in which students can approach a writing task. Helping students to succeed means aiding them in the discovery of their own most effective writing practices.

Karen Craigo
karenka@bgnet.bgsu.edu
Winner of Arts and Sciences 2009-2010 Distinguished Instructor/Lecturer Award 

Holly Bird

Paul Bissa

Kitty S. C. Burroughs

Susan Carlton

Joseph Celizic

Abigail Cloud

Karen Craigo

Susan Cruea

Michael Czyzniejewski

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