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CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS (Deadline: 31 January 2011)

Theme: Collaboration

This issue of the Bulletin invites you to consider the many faces of collaboration in education . . .
. . . from short-term efforts in individual classes (e.g., peer response groups, group projects) to long-standing practices involving the global community (e.g., listservs, video networking) . . .
. . .for purposes of improving writing, developing interpersonal skills, creating better educational environments, exploring diversity issues, sharing writing, understanding literature, developing language use, gathering resources, developing literacy plans . . .
. . . among students, students and teachers, content areas, teachers and administrators, different schools, schools and businesses, professional organizations, and other combinations . . .
. . . through varied formats (e.g., face-to-face, correspondence, online media).

The Winter/Spring 2011 issue of the Bulletin will focus on topics such as
  • What benefits can be realized through collaboration?
  • What sorts of collaborative efforts have provided the best successes?
  • What challenges are involved, and how can they be met successfully?
  • What resources are available for the would-be collaborator?
  • What models of collaboration can you recommend?
Standing Sections
Teachers as Writers: Poetry, Essays, LettersKEB Teaching Strategy Exchange
Professional Reading RecommendationsHumor
What's New in Young Adult Literature?Speak Out: Professional Issues

The Bulletin observes MLA documentation style and NCTE's position on avoiding sexism in language. Articles from 500 to 2500 words welcome! DEADLINE: 31 January 2011

Please send your submissions to Dr. David LeNoir / English Department, Western Kentucky University / 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11086 / Bowling Green, KY 42101-1086 . Inquiries and drafts are encouraged. Electronic submission preferred: keb@kcte.org

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