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Direct linkMcGuire, Linda – PRIMUS, 2014
This article will describe a writing assignment designed for use in a liberal arts college whose mission stresses effective written communication both within and across disciplines. In this assignment, students write three separate solutions to the same mathematics problem: one for a mathematical peer, a second for a contemporary that does not…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, Writing Assignments, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedDean, Deborah M. – English Journal, 2000
Argues that, after students are familiar with the characteristics of the five paragraph essay and the expectations of that genre, they can learn to play with those expectations to create lively writing that reveals more individual voice by mixing in other genres. Argues that such a strategy can teach students to engage in academic writing more…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Secondary Education, Writing Assignments, Writing Improvement
Download full textJeffers, Robin L. – 1996
In an effort to provide students with instruction in academic writing early in their college careers, a project was undertaken to link a developmental composition course to an introductory psychology course at Washington's Bellevue College. The two professors designed a sequence of four papers offering practice in two of the more common academic…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Expository Writing, Introductory Courses, Psychology
Peer reviewedKoeller, Shirley – Social Education, 1996
Argues that the illuminating, conceptual, and contextual qualities of literature make it an excellent resource for teaching social studies concepts, especially those concerning multiculturalism. Advocates reading the books as complete works rather than piecemeal assignments. Includes suggestions for selected books and related topics. (MJP)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedJohnson, Margaret H.; Cooper, Susan L. – Art Education, 1994
Asserts the importance of incorporating art criticism into art instruction to achieve quality art education. Presents and discusses art criticism formats. Includes three figures illustrating a typical student's written art criticism, that same assignment after teacher evaluation, and an example of a student gradebook. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Discipline Based Art Education, Educational Strategies
Johnson, Beth – 1996
Designed for low-level adult learners, this book contains true stories of 20 men and women who have faced and overcome serious challenges in their lives. The book is intended to inspire and motivate developmental students in basic reading and writing classes. The book can be adapted to different instructional approaches--some teachers may wish to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Writing
