Dr. Robert Tinajero offers hands-on workshops designed to foster a deeper appreciation for the power of language and cultural expression. PEN + PEOPLE Workshop topics include:

Hip Hop as Rhetoric and Culture: A deep dive into Hip Hop’s impact as both a cultural and educational medium, exploring how it shapes identity and influences communication.

Artificial Intelligence Tools in Writing: Practical skills and tools that students and insstructors can use in an educational setting.

Developing Writing and Rhetorical Skills: Interactive sessions that build essential writing skills and rhetorical techniques, perfect for students and educators looking to enhance their abilities.

Each workshop is tailored to engage participants through activities, group discussions, and real-world applications, making language and culture accessible and empowering for all.

Dr. Tinajero’s professional development offerings through PEN + PEOPLE are crafted for educators, administrators, and professionals interested in integrating cultural awareness and critical theory into their work. He provides guidance on:

Cultural Studies in Education: Exploring the intersection of language, cultural studies, and social justice, with strategies for creating inclusive educational environments.

Teaching Writing and Rhetoric: Skill-building for educators, covering effective methods for teaching writing and rhetoric in an academic setting..

Equity in Language and Communication: Addressing linguistic diversity in professional and educational settings, emphasizing the importance of valuing all voices.

These professional development sessions equip participants with tools to promote inclusivity, inspire critical thinking, and make meaningful connections with diverse audiences.

As an experienced speaker, Dr. Robert Tinajero offers inspiring and thought-provoking talks through PEN + PEOPLE on topics that bridge language, culture, and identity. His speaking engagements include:

The Power of Words and Culture: A compelling talk on how language and cultural expression shape personal and societal narratives and how linguistic diversity can be valued.

Understanding Hip Hop’s Educational Influence: Insights into Hip Hop’s role as a transformative rhetorical tool and its usefulness in educational settings.

Interactive Poetry Reading: A poetry reading that is interactive and asks the audience to reflect on ways in which the topics of the poems connect to their own lives.

Dr. Tinajero’s engaging style invites audiences to reflect on their own language use and cultural understanding, leaving them with new perspectives on communication and inclusion.

Do the Write Thing is a national writing initiative that has middle school students write about the topic of youth violence. They are guided in thinking about violence they have seen or experienced and to provide suggestions on how to alleviate violence in their communities and the world at large. A winning student from each city is chosen to attend a conference in Washington DC each summer. Learn more at Dtwt.org. If your school is interested in participating, please contact Dr. Tinajero who is the coordinator for the Dallas area.