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Peer reviewedHerrington, Anne J. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1997
Argues that developing writing activities, consulting with students as they work on a major writing project, and responding are important vehicles for teaching that fosters engaged learning. Central principles are to make assignments inquiry- or issue-based, to keep them focused but open enough for students to develop their own angle or interest,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Assignments, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques
