Making It Up As We Go: Students Writing and Teachers Reflecting on Post-K New Orleans by Doreen Piano, Reggie Poche, Sarah DeBacher, Celeste Del Russo, & Elizabeth Lewis
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, writing instructors at the University of New Orleans felt compelled to incorporate personal, social, and political aspects of the storm into their classrooms. In this article, individual instructors discuss a particular pedagogical approach assignment, class theme, or teaching strategy that we adopted, exploring its rationale and reflecting on our…