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Roots in the Sawdust: Writing to Learn across the Disciplines.
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Gere, Anne Ruggles, Ed. – 1985
Written by teachers, the chapters in this book show how writing fosters learning in math, science, English, social studies, foreign language, philosophy, psychology, and art. Following an introduction by Anne Ruggles Gere, the first chapter, "Writing to Learn: The Nurse Log Classroom," by Steve Pearse, presents a comprehensive overview…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Content Area Writing, Education, Instruction
Real Reading, Real Writing: Content-Area Strategies.
Topping, Donna; McManus, Roberta – 2002
This book is a story for and by real teachers. In the book, two seasoned veterans recount their 23-year collaboration to find ways to help students improve learning in their content area subjects. Over the years, the book explains, the two educators have developed a host of practical activities and strategies to infuse the processes of learning…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Learning Activities
Developing Readers and Writers in the Content Areas K-12. Third Edition.
Moore, David W.; Moore, Sharon Arthur; Cunningham, Patricia M.; Cunningham, James W. – 1998
Intended for use in undergraduate or postbaccalaureate teacher preparation programs, during staff development activities, and in introductory graduate teacher education courses, this book introduces K-12 teachers to the topic of helping students use reading and writing as tools for learning. This third edition retains features of earlier…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Educational Environment
Returning To Study: A Guide for Professionals.
Powell, Stuart – 1999
Written for professional people returning to study, this book provides practical guidance and strategies to increase confidence, enhance skills, and develop critical awareness and creativity. Chapter 1 helps students identify reasons for return to study and their implications; examine their interpretations of what learning is; and think about…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Processes
The Consequences of Writing: Enhancing Learning in the Disciplines.
Parker, Robert P.; Goodkin, Vera – 1987
Intended for teachers of grades 7-16, this book discusses "heuristic" writing--writing that produces new, irreversible knowledge for the writer leading to a fuller understanding of the self and of the act of writing--as well as principles and practices having direct implications for a wide range of students. Chapter 1 examines the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Content Area Writing, Creative Thinking, Creative Writing
Learning and Language in the Classroom: Discursive Talking and Writing across the Curriculum.
Chilver, Peter; Gould, Gerard – 1982
Written by teachers for teachers, this book on language in the classroom is concerned with the various ways children are taught and the various ways they learn in response to that teaching. Chapter 1 analyzes the prewriting discussion of a group of 16 year olds to provide a model of language in use, and suggests four factors affecting the quality…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Cloze Procedure, Content Area Writing, Creative Writing