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Indiana University School of Journalism

Teaching Fellows Workshops


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School of Journalism Riley Visiting Professor Dennis Elliott talked to Nancy Muturi of Kansas State University during a session at the 2008 Teaching Fellows Workshops.
For 32 years, the Indiana University School of Journalism has offered the Teaching Fellows Workshop, a week-long opportunity for beginning journalism teachers at the college level to improve their skills in teaching writing and reporting.
Long-time professors will share ideas on fundamentals such as teaching philosophy, syllabus strategies and grading principles as well as will discuss methods and materials for teaching writing and reporting in an increasingly converged news media environment. Those new to teaching journalism may discuss challenges and, with these experienced teachers, explore ways to overcome them.

 

History

The program is the brainchild of former School of Journalism Dean Richard Gray, who realized that beginning instructors needed direction in how to teach writing, reporting and editing. He envisioned a workshop where a small group of beginning teachers would learn from master teachers the art of good teaching, use of instructional resources, direction on evaluation methods and precision journalism.
Since the first workshop in 1977, the program has expanded and adapted, and now counts among its alumni nearly 350 faculty from across North America. Many are journalism professionals who are taking their expertise to an academic setting; others are experienced instructors seeking ways to adapt their methods as they switch to teaching journalism for the first time.
 

Funding

The School of Journalism funds 12 fellowships to cover all costs for travel, food and lodging, instruction and teaching materials. Each Fellow must pay a $300 registration fee, which the sponsoring school or department may pay as an expression of its support for effective teaching.
 

Location

The workshop will be held at Ernie Pyle Hall, home of Indiana University’s School of Journalism, in Bloomington, Ind. Fellows will be housed in the hotel of the Indiana Memorial Union, adjacent to Ernie Pyle Hall.
Under the terms of the fellowship, Fellows must arrive in Bloomington by 6 p.m., Sunday, June 13, for the opening dinner and remain in attendance through the concluding dinner on Thursday, June 17.
 

How to apply

Applicants must be in their first through third years of teaching at the college level and must submit:
  • A letter of application, including a personal statement of goals in teaching;
  • A resume, including professional and educational background, teaching experience and publications;
  • A letter of nomination from the journalism unit head.

Questions?

Contact Shannon Martin, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, (812)855-8111.
 

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