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Nelson, Trudi J. – English Journal, 2011
As teachers consider ethics, they find that it may often look like a student issue. It may be discussions of plagiarism, social justice, honesty, bullying, privacy, child labor, free speech, inequity. However, even as teachers struggle with ways to model ethics or "teach" ethics, they find that their teaching practices may warrant reflection. One…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Group Dynamics, Ethics, Teaching Methods
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Kipp-Newbold, Rebecca – English Journal, 2010
As an educator, the author learned that her job was not simply to teach the fundamental concepts of literature and writing, but also to teach students the fundamentals of conversation and collaboration. In this article, the author shares her experience in using traditional, teacher-centered methods to inspire spirited conversations among students…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Seminars, Cooperation, Student Reaction
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Lovejoy, Kim Brian – English Journal, 2009
Self-directed writing is an opportunity for teachers to write with their students, and it is writing that ultimately ends up in the student's portfolio at mid-term and end of term. It is one component of a structured writing class in which students also do other writing assignments. It is important for teachers to communicate their expectations of…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, English Instruction, Social Environment, Public Schools