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Smith, Lana J.; Smith, Dennie L. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Describes one assignment particularly effective not only in illustrating some of the principles of schema theory but also in the preparation of prospective teachers. The assignment is to plan and carry out an experience students have never had before. (HOD)
Descriptors: Assignments, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education

Journal of Reading, 1986
Teachers share learning activities and experiences that involve the writing of letters of famous people, the value of American literature in Nigeria, and the manipulation of expository prose through writing exercises. (HOD)
Descriptors: Assignments, Coherence, Content Area Writing, Cultural Awareness