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Suffering And Teaching Writing, W. Keith Duffy

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

How can spiritual texts help us respond to the burn-out we sometimes experience in our roles as literacy teachers?

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The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Editor's message.

“Poetry Is Not A Luxury”: Why We Should Include Poetry In The Writing Classroom, Nicole Warwick

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

How can poetry transform academic writing’s “masculine” ways of knowing and communicating into transnational exploration?

Back Matter

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

No abstract provided.

Jaepl, Vol. 17, Winter 2011-2012, Joona Smitherman Trapp, Brad Peters

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Essays

Cristina Bruns - Immersion, Transformation, and the Literature Class

Anne DiPardo - My Kanawha

Kelly A. Concannon Mannise - Who Cares? Exploring Student Perspectives on Care Ethics

Kym Buchanan & Perry Cook - Playing the Believing Game with Dr. Seuss and Reluctant Learners in Science

Elizabeth Woodworth - Being the Unbook, Being the Change: The Transformative Power of Open Sources

W. Keith Duffy - Suffering and Teaching Writing

Helen Collins Stitler - Perfect

Nikki Holland, Iris Shepard, Christian Z. Goering, & David A. Jolliffe - We Were the Teachers, Not the Observers: Transforming Preparation through Placements in a Creative, …

“We Were The Teachers, Not The Observers”: Transforming Teacher Preparation Through Placements In A Creative, After-School Program, Nikki Holland, Iris Shepard, Christian Z. Goering

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Teacher preparation at one university shifts pre-service observation to hands-on integration of the arts in an after-school program called Razorback Writers.

Who Cares? Exploring Student Perspectives On Care Ethics, Kelly A. Concannon Mannise

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Care ethics are influenced by conflicts between crafted theories and how students read those theories in practice.

Perfect, Helen Collins Sitler

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Perfectionism can be a form of trauma that composition instructors should be aware of in some high-achieving students.

Connecting, Helen Walker, Jan Buley, S. Rebecca Leigh, Christopher M. Bache, Bette B. Bauer, Rachel Forrester, Laurence Musgrove

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Connecting

Helen Walker - Teaching/Seeing Jesus

Jan Buley - The Realization

S. Rebecca Leigh - Celebrating Ways of Learning

Christopher M. Bache - The Opening Question

Bette B. Bauer - Teaching as a Spiritual Practice

Rachel Forrester - Appalachia Finally in the Spring

Laurence Musgrove - Syllabus

Re-Seeing Story Through Portal Writing, S. Rebecca Leigh

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

Findings suggest that portal writing can be used as an effective tool for helping young students focus and revise their narrative work.

Immersion, Transformation, And The Literature Class, Christina Vischer Bruns

The Journal of the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning

“Transitional space” helps teachers understand how a reader’s transformation happens, and why it is valuable.

The Grizzly, December 9, 2010, Katie Callahan, Briana Brukilacchio, Allison Cavanaugh, Lisa Jobe, Sean Miller, Michael Delaney, Danielle Chmelewski, Jonathan Palismano, Sarah Bollert, Stephen Hayman, Josh Aungst, Carly Siegler, Kyu Chul Shin, Anna Larouche, Shane Eachus, Nick Pane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UC Performing Arts to Come Together • Conflux Festival Allows for Innovative Technology • UCompost Continues to Help Create Change on Campus • Breakthroughs in Science Bring New Insight • UC Students Embrace Gaming and Some Late Night Fun • Clarifying the Calamity of Clamer Hall Renovations • Local Holiday Light Displays Worth Checking Out • Banning of Four Loko May Not Bring Change • Internship Profile: Inki Hong • Opinion: Korean War Could Cause International Problems; Review of the Diversity Monologues • Men's Basketball Looks to Grow Throughout Season • Indoor Track and Field Begins Season

The Grizzly, November 18, 2010, Katie Callahan, Briana Brukilacchio, Jennifer Beigel, Kaitlyn Ott, Lisa Jobe, Katie Haldeman, Christine Dobisch, Alyse Reid, Kevin Tallon, Elizabeth Burns, Elisa Diprinzio, Kate Kehoe, Sarah Bollert, Jessica Orbon, Kyu Chul Shin, Josh Aungst, Michael Delaney, Monty Reeder, Nick Pane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

B'Naturals Sing Their Way to Success • Mellon Teaching and Learning Initiative Introduced to Ursinus • Ursinus College Facilities Continues to Shape Campus • Seismic Step Team Holds Fundraiser • Open Mic Night • Ursinus Students Take a STAND for Justice • "Merchant of Venice" • UCARE Promotes Wismer on Wheels • Fight the Yawn With Up 'Til Dawn • An "Empire of Dirt" • Internship Profile: Maggie Stauffer • Opinions: UC Should Remain a Wet Campus; Ursinus Should Become a Dry Campus; U.S. and India Look to Strengthen International Ties • Football Clinches Three-Way Tie for C.C. Title

The Grizzly, November 11, 2010, Katie Callahan, Allison Nichols, Lisa Jobe, Elizabeth Burns, Christine Dobisch, Sara Hourwitz, Traci Johnson, Sarah Bollert, Christopher Michael, Anna Larouche, Carly Siegler, Josh Aungst, Nick Pane, Shane Eachus

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UC Students Reach Out to Collegeville • Wireless Internet on Campus Causes Problems for Students • Career Services Offers Five Tips for Successful Networking • Animal Rights Group Comes to UC • Community Involvement • Students Celebrate National Novel Writing Month • Senior Spotlight: Katie "Gigs" Gigl • Leadership at UC • Internship Profile: Elisa DiPrinzio • Opinions: Fringe Candidate Goes Viral; Play Review: Breakaway's "Never Swim Alone" Proves Big Hit • Field Hockey Wins Seventh Straight Title • Ursinus Football Comes Up Short Against Muhlenberg

The Grizzly, November 4, 2010, Katie Callahan, Stephen Hayman, Jennifer Beigel, Lisa Jobe, Michael Delaney, Alyse Reid, Elizabeth Burns, Kaitlyn Ott, Sarah Bollert, Jessica Orbon, Taylor Sparks, Josh Tannenbaum, Kristin Daly-Barnes, Nick Pane, Sara Sherr

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus College Announces 13th President • Study Abroad Programs Give Students New Opportunities • Putting a Stop to the Climate Crisis One Meal at a Time • Berman Museum Continues Celebrating 20 Years • Wind Ensemble Performs in Lenfest • George Belaires: Looking for Fame in the Future • Tenure Candidate Dr. Joel Bish Feels at Home at Ursinus • UC Promotes Cancer Awareness • Internship Profile: Aimee Petronglo • Halloween Costume Inventory • Cover Up That Skin • Response to Annie Re's Letter to the Editor • Students React to New UC President • UC Cheerleading Squad "Rises" to …

The Grizzly, October 28, 2010, Katie Callahan, Joshua C. Walsh, Sara Hourwitz, Michael Delaney, Lisa Jobe, Danielle Chmelewski, Kate Kehoe, Elisa Diprinzio, Sarah Bollert, Traci Johnson, Stephen Hayman, Greta Martikainen-Watcke, Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Junot Diaz Speaks to Ursinus Campus • Berman Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Open House • Active Minds Talks About Mental Illness • Ursinus Music Department Active on Campus • UC Homecoming 2010 • Senior Explores Middle East • Students Celebrate Writing • Internship Spotlight: Jason Ward • Finally, Ursinus Creates an Arena for Race Relations • Once Upon a Potty • Letter to the Editor • Hey UC, Give Me a [Fall] Break • Bears Travel in Packs During Cross Country Season • Women's Rugby Takes on Scranton This Saturday

The Grizzly, October 14, 2010, Katie Callahan, Alyse Reid, Elizabeth Burns, Jarod Groome, Lisa Jobe, Joshua C. Walsh, Traci Johnson, Katie Haldeman, Anna Larouche, Stephen Hayman, Sara Hourwitz, Kyu Chul Shin, Sarah Bollert, Shane Eachus, Monty Reeder, Allison Nichols

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Coming Out Weekend Met with High Emotions • Goucher College Assesses Ursinus for Teagle Grant • Ursinus Students Get a Little "Cuckoo" in Preparation for Play • Plans for "Strassburger Commons" Underway • Guest Choreographer Dances Onto the Ursinus Campus • Faculty Member Cathy Young Receives Puffin Grant • Not All Sports are Created Equal • Ursinus Play Review • Chalking on Campus Brings Good Vibes • Japan's Concession Signals Chinese Dominance • Ursinus Says Goodbye to SATs • Football Remains Undefeated Behind Quarterback • Gymnastics Kicks Off Pre-Season

The Grizzly, October 7, 2010, Katie Callahan, Elisa Diprinzio, Sarah Bollert, Michael Delaney, Lisa Jobe, Ashley Cattai, Kyu Chul Shin, Katie Haldeman, Traci Johnson, Jennifer Beigel, Sean Miller, Josh Tannenbaum, Carly Siegler, Amber Samuels, Kevin Tallon, Monty Reeder, Sara Hourwitz

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Career Services Recognized as LGBTQA Certified • Berman Museum Celebrates Community within Collegeville • Residents of Reimert Hall Collect Can Tabs for Troops • UC Goes Pink '10 • Novak's Art Exhibit Shares History of Baseball • CAB October Preview • Ursinus Dance Group Knows How to Move It • Seeking Tenure: Professor Gregory Scranton, MCS • School Spirit with Mucus • Sounding Off on UC Ginkgo Trees • Men's Lacrosse Joins in the Fight Against Cancer

On The Ethical Possibility Of Sustainability: A Challenge For Higher Education, Eric Bain-Selbo

Philosophy & Religion Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, September 30, 2010, Katie Callahan, Michael Delaney, Lisa Jobe, Danielle Chmelewski, Christopher Michael, Traci Johnson, Alyse Reid, Jessica Orbon, Sean Miller, Kaitlyn Ott, Sarah Bollert, Elizabeth Burns, Robert Dawley, Ellen Dawley, Elisa Diprinzio, Stephen Hayman, Jennifer Beigel, Joshua C. Walsh, Kyu Chul Shin, Shane Eachus, Kate Kehoe, Nick Pane, Jarod Groome, Sara Sherr

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

President Emeritus John R. Strassburger: In Memoriam • Moving Memorial Service in Bomberger Hall Honors Late President • Students Test Out New Foods with SASA • Student Achievement in the Arts • The Makings of a More Colorful Ursinus Campus • UC Fringe Festival • Family Day Brings Community Together • Video Games Heighten Reflexes • UC SERV Changes Name to UC EMS • UC Alumni: Reflections on a Legacy • Seeking Tenure: Dr. Louise Woodstock • Strassburger Supports Biology • Strassburger Leaves UC with Pride • Remembering President Emeritus John Strassburger • President Strassburger Revitalizes Courts to Scoreboards • …

Volume Cxxviii, Number 2, September 24, 2010, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, September 23, 2010, Katie Callahan, Danielle Chmelewski, Alyse Reid, Elisa Diprinzio, Lisa Jobe, Allison Nichols, Sara Hourwitz, Traci Johnson, Jennifer Beigel, Maggie Mcmahon, Sara Sherr, Kayla Ann Mcleod, Dixon Speaker, Kyu Chul Shin, Bree Gaddy, Briana Brukilacchio, Kate Lechleitner

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Biology Department Receives $1.3 Million Grant • Shorter Rush Period Impacts Thoughts Surrounding Greeks • Students Continue the Growth of the UC Organic Garden • Lecture on Protecting Manatees Highlights Human Interference • How to Become a "Deep Learner" • Project Pericles to Sponsor "Debating for Democracy" in the Berman Museum Tomorrow • Bed Bug Epidemic Hits College Campuses Across Nation • Professor Seeking Tenure: Dr. Rebecca Jaroff • Opinions: Catholic Church Taking the Next Step Towards Healing; Never-Ending Ordeal of Crossing Main Street • UC Alum Honored with Prestigious Gymnastics Accolade • UC Field Hockey: In it to Win …

The Grizzly, September 16, 2010, Katie Callahan, Rosie Clark, Christine Dobisch, Lisa Jobe, Elizabeth Burns, Kevin Tallon, Joshua C. Walsh, Sara Sherr, Chris Capone, Kyu Chul Shin, James Shelton, Kaitlyn Ott, Shane Eachus

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Activities Fair Brings Light to Organizations • Computer Science Students Begin Exciting New Projects • UC United Society of Leaders Emerges on Campus • Brandon Kamin Launches into MC Role for ABC's Show "Eaglemania" • Calorie Counting Hits Zack's • Theater Preview • Meet up with Two New Professors on Campus • Blend Cafe Hosts Open Mic Night for Students and Community • Opinions: Primaries are More Overrated Than They are Important; Unpredictable Turmoils of the Unreliable Ursinus WiFi • Ursinus Women's Volleyball Heads Into Promising Season

The Grizzly, September 9, 2010, Katie Callahan, Brooke Haley, Michael Delaney, Christine Dobisch, Lisa Jobe, Elizabeth Burns, Katie Haldeman, Sara Sherr, Rosie Clark, Maggie Mcmahon, Kevin Tallon, Chris Capone, Carly Siegler, Anna Larouche, Nick Pane, Shane Eachus

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Phi Kappa Sigma Wins Ultimate Honor • Berman Museum Celebrates Opening of Pfeiffer Wing • Board of Trustees Continues Search for New President • Campus Activities Board Gets the Party Started with a Little Foam • Insider's View to Avoiding the Dreaded "Freshman 15" • Living Your Truth with Jenny Boylan • Opinions: Opting Out of Greek Life at Ursinus; Going Greek Without any Regrets; New Wismer Brings Mixed Feelings • UC Women's Soccer Off to Strong Start within Conference • Football Takes Season One Game at a Time

The Grizzly, September 3, 2010, Katie Callahan, Michael Delaney, Katie Haldeman, Giavonna Banner, Lisa Jobe, Derrick Wickward, Thamer Jendoubi, Emily Short, Carly Siegler, Nick Pane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Students Enjoy Summer Vacation Abroad • Campus Activities Board Brings Fresh Ideas for Fall '10 • A Freshman's Take on the First-Year Orientation Experience • Ursinus Enrollment Finally Under Control, Freshmen Move in with Ease • Greek Life Rushes into Fall Season with New Regulations • Speed Dating with New UC Professors • Summer Fellows: Taking Undergrad Research One Step Further • Ursinus College Alphabet • Opinions: Allow Citizens to Build Mosque in New York City; Build the "Ground Zero" Mosque Somewhere Else • Book Review: A Student's Brief Take on Oscar Wao • McNamara Enjoys Unique Wrestling Trip to …

The Grizzly, May 6, 2010, Caitlin Dalik, Katie Callahan, Michael Delaney, Ryan Collins, Jessica Neuman, Lisa Jobe, James Kilduff, Cory Kram, Elizabeth Mahoney, Zach Shamberg, Carly Siegler, Helen Ann Coin, Nick Pane, Shane Eachus

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Students in Free Enterprise Wins Regional Competition • Ursinus Celebrates Student Artwork with Annual Exhibit • Students Volunteer with UCARE's Community Week • Gala to Benefit Education in Haiti • Ursinus Bike Share Goes National • Seniors Reflect on UC Memories • Senior Spotlight: UC Softball's Lauren Davis-Macedonia; Track and Field's Travis Youngs

The Grizzly, April 29, 2010, Caitlin Dalik, Katie Callahan, Gianna Paone, Ashley Mccomeskey, Joshua C. Walsh, Lisa Jobe, Spencer Foreman, Audge Thrasher, Cory Kram, Elizabeth Mahoney, Bethani Zeller '12, Roger Lee, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Holly Brizell, Laura Gurenlian, James Kilduff, Shane Eachus, Matt Campbell

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Active Minds Hosts Art Fair to Benefit Mental Health • Students Say Farewell Through Presidential Celebration • UCDC Hosts Spring Concert in Lenfest Theater • Dr. Spencer Foreman: Counting Down the Reasons • Workout and Have Fun at Ursinus Zumba-Thon! • Music and Diplomacy Converge to Help Alleviate HIV and AIDS • Professor Mudd's CIE III Class Explores Happiness and the UC Student Body • Class of 2010 Spotlight: Seniors Reflect on UC Memories • Ursinus College Mourns the Loss of a Legend • Senior Spotlight: Mark Worrilow, Football

The Grizzly, April 22, 2010, Caitlin Dalik, Katie Callahan, Tyler Wetzel, Ashley Mccomeskey, Shane Eachus, Lisa Jobe, Michael Delaney, Helen Ann Coin, Joshua C. Walsh, Olivia Minick, Josh Steinhouse, Gianna Paone, Katie Haldeman, Thomas Nucatola, Carly Siegler, Nick Pane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Yesterday Marks Ursinus' Fifth Annual CoSA • John Corson Announced as Ursinus Interim President • Dean Nolan Named Vice President of Student Affairs • Southeast Asian Student Association Presents "Tour of Asia" to Students and Faculty • John Strassburger 5K Run is a Success • "The Lantern" Unveiled with New Surprises • NCAA's First Openly Gay Football Captain Speaks at UC • Going the Distance with a Nose • Erin Dickerson: Promoting Diversity at Ursinus • UCDC Brings a Round of Fresh Performances Tonight Through Saturday • Opinions: Discovering the Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships; Transferring and Adapting to …

The Grizzly, April 15, 2010, Caitlin Dalik, Katie Callahan, Michael Delaney, Ashley Mccomeskey, Stefanie Moyer, Lisa Jobe, Gianna Paone, James Kilduff, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Samuel Stortz, Zach Shamberg, Shane Eachus, Matt Campbell

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus' Relay for Life Brings in Over $43,000 • V-Day Celebrations Continue with The Vagina Monologues • Phi Kappa Sigma Runs Another Successful Bike-a-Thon • "Enough is Enough" Week Brings Awareness to Campus Violence • Title IX: A Female Athlete's Freedom, or Her Health? • Bruno's Restaurant: Cheeseburgers in Paradise? • Omega Chi and UCARE Team Up for Blood Drive • Opinion: Two Worlds of Ursinus' Small Campus; Ursinus Dining Offers Less Than Healthy Options

The Grizzly, April 8, 2010, Caitlin Dalik, Katie Callahan, Ashley Mccomeskey, Jarod Groome, Lisa Jobe, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Joshua C. Walsh, Sara Hourwitz, Gianna Paone, Stefanie Moyer, Carly Siegler, Zach Shamberg, Christopher Michael

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

First Annual Backwards Beauty Pageant Held • Ursinus Senior to Travel Abroad for a Year with Watson • Kappa Alpha Psi and Seismic Step Emerge on Campus • UC Welcomes New Field Hockey Coach • Sex on Wheels Documentary Screening • Volunteering with St. Christopher's Children's Hospital • Feeling Good in "The Skin We're In" • The Sacrifice Your Body Makes for [Better] Grades • Opinion: "Kyleigh's Law" Profiles Drivers by Age in New Jersey • Upper Classmen Off-Campus Living • UC Gymnastics Closes Season with Success