The Arts of Language Podcast

In this Laying the Foundation episode, Julie Walker talks with Denise Kelley, IEW’s director of product development, about the process of updating Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®, IEW’s flagship teacher training seminar. They share the features that make the third edition simpler, easier to use, and more effective. Listen to this episode to learn the who, why, and what of this update.

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Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®

Announcing IEW's Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Third Edition! webinar

IEW Accreditation

IEW Gradebook

IEW Online classes

Transcript of Podcast Episode 532



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Listen to this episode to learn Andrew Pudewa’s history of training with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki and how Andrew recognized in Dr. Webster’s Structure and Style® methodology a kind of Suzuki Method™ for English composition. Based on modeling and imitation, a sequential development of techniques, periodic review of composition structures, and an emphasis on mastery prior to progression, Dr. Webster’s writing program was a near perfect implementation of Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy of education.

Referenced Materials

“In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence”

However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching by Andrew Pudewa

Transcript of Podcast Episode 531



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa answers your questions about the difference between editing and grading a paper, what “hands off content” means, and how to help students improve their use of dress-ups and openers at the point of need. Julie Walker ends the episode with a special announcement about an upcoming event, so be sure to listen all the way to the end!



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But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar? audio talk by Andrew Pudewa

Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa

“Marking and Grading” by Andrew Pudewa

Writing Across the Curriculum

Episode 448: Degree Free with Hannah Maruyama

Episode 550 Registration

Transcript of Podcast Episode 530



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Debbi Hall, IEW’s Educational Consultant for Independent Study Schools/Programs. They discuss what independent study schools are and how IEW supports them. Debbi shares her enthusiasm for assisting teachers and teaching parents with their students’ needs.



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Debbi Hall

Independent Study Charter Schools

Try IEW's Top Curriculum for Free!

IEW Accreditation

Transcript of Podcast Episode 529



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this Laying the Foundation episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss one of the foundational skills that IEW teaches along with writing—asking questions. Andrew reviews the structural units to show how the units use questions to help students with “what to write about.” In the process, students build thinking skills.

Referenced Materials

Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®

“The Power of the Method Is in the Structure”

University-Ready Writing

“How IEW Teaches Thinking”

Transcript of Podcast Episode 528



If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected]
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]