Preparing to Teach Writing
Research, Theory, and Practice
4th Edition
Published on 5. February 2014
356 pages
978-1-136-18054-5 (ISBN)
Description
Preparing to Teach Writing, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive survey of theories, research, and methods associated with teaching composition successfully at the middle, secondary, and college levels. Research and theory are examined with the aim of informing teaching. Practicing and prospective writing teachers need the information and strategies this text provides to be effective and well prepared for the many challenges they will face in the classroom.
Features
Current-combines discussions and references to foundational studies that helped define the field of rhetoric and composition, with updated research, theories, and applications
Research based-thorough examination of relevant research in education, literacy, cognition, linguistics, and grammar
Steadfast adherence to best practices based on how students learn and on how to provide the most effective writing instruction
A Companion Website provides sample assignments and student papers that can be analyzed using the research and theory presented in the text.
Features
Current-combines discussions and references to foundational studies that helped define the field of rhetoric and composition, with updated research, theories, and applications
Research based-thorough examination of relevant research in education, literacy, cognition, linguistics, and grammar
Steadfast adherence to best practices based on how students learn and on how to provide the most effective writing instruction
A Companion Website provides sample assignments and student papers that can be analyzed using the research and theory presented in the text.
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
6 Tables, black and white; 25 Illustrations, black and white
File size
2,20 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-18054-5 (9781136180545)
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Person
James D. Williams is Professor of Rhetoric & Linguistics, Soka University, USA.
Content
Brief ContentsPreface
Part I: Research and Theory
Chapter One: Classical Foundations of Modern Writing Instruction
Chapter Two: The Modern Period
Chapter Three: Reading and Writing
Chapter Four: Public Schools and College:
Chapter Five: Grammar and Writing
Chapter Six: English Language Learners and Writing
Chapter Seven: Dialects
Part II: Writing Pedagogy
Chapter Eight: Best Practices
Chapter Nine: Writing Assignments
Chapter Ten: Assessing Writing
References
Index
Part I: Research and Theory
Chapter One: Classical Foundations of Modern Writing Instruction
Chapter Two: The Modern Period
Chapter Three: Reading and Writing
Chapter Four: Public Schools and College:
Chapter Five: Grammar and Writing
Chapter Six: English Language Learners and Writing
Chapter Seven: Dialects
Part II: Writing Pedagogy
Chapter Eight: Best Practices
Chapter Nine: Writing Assignments
Chapter Ten: Assessing Writing
References
Index
