Introduction

As a graduate student and university class instructor, I carry the advantage of observing the successful techniques used to create an effective learning environment, and luckily my observation now comes from both sides of the desk. Not only do I know which qualities I look for in a good instructor (as I was taught by such a diverse faculty as an undergraduate), but I also understand what is important in a good group of students.

I hope that this blog will serve as a place for me to reflect on my experiences and ideology in the field of teaching composition, as well as spark conversations between fellow teachers and students about what makes a good writing classroom.

Casey White
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of English
Missouri State University