"Materiality and Writing Studies: Aligning Labor, Scholarship, and Teaching" takes an expansive look at the discipline of writing studies, arguing for the centering of the field's research and service on first-year writing, particularly the "new majority" of college students (who are more diverse than ever before) and those who…

Writing is the highest form of thinking, as evidenced by neuroimaging that shows how more neural networks are activated simultaneously during writing than during any other cognitive activity. This book will help teachers understand how the brain learns to write by unveiling 15 stages of thinking that underpin the writing process, along with…

How do teachers identify the potential for greater depth writing and encourage children to meet their full potential? This book was created by people who are not only passionate about primary education, but who are also leading experts in their own particular areas. They have made use of their wide experience to offer practical guidance on greater…

In school districts and charter school networks nationwide, instructional leaders are developing plans to address the enormous challenges faced by their students, families, teachers, and staff over the past year. While different communities are resuming in-person learning at their own unique paces, all school leaders have their eyes on the same…

"TEFL/TESOL Methodology 2: Advanced Language Teaching/Learning Strategies (2nd Edition)" is a language methodology course with a modern touch. In other words, it is a combination of the most commonly used language teaching approaches, strategies and/or techniques in modern schools nowadays. In particular, it is intended to be used both…

Many educators agree that we already know how to foster student success, so what is keeping common sense from becoming common practice? The author provides step-by-step guidance for overcoming the barriers to adopting the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and achieving equity and excellence for all students. As an experienced teacher and…

Teaching English became a professional and academic field from a half century ago. Many researches for teacher education and teacher training have been conducted in order to raise the English as well as the foreign language trainers' knowledge and capabilities in carrying out effective lessons in classroom. During second millennium of speedily…

Examines the classical tradition of using imitation to teach rhetoric. Argues that the modern inability to appreciate imitation as a serious pedagogical method is attributable more to the modern world view than to any appraisal of its efficiency as a way to teach rhetoric and composition. (MM)

Writing and teaching networks provide a way for teachers to support each other by sharing their writing, by reflecting on teaching of writing, and by talking over problems and progress. Ways administrators can facilitate such groups and ways for teachers to organize meetings are suggested. (MT)

Attention should be focused on the importance of developing writing skills in gifted students. Four approaches to the thinking-writing process are briefly contrasted, and learning activities such as community problem solving, seminars, and community-based mentorships are considered. (CL)

Reviews publications on using literature in basic writing courses, noting that the theoretical orientations of these articles are inconsistent and contradictory. Cites arguments for the importance of literature in basic writing courses. (MM)

Analyzes Thomas Farrell's discussion of the distinction between male and female modes of rhetoric. Discusses the linking of theory to experience and the creation of nonadversarial argument which suggests two pedagogical practices that can help overcome the dominance of current-traditional rhetoric in the writing classroom. (MG)

Offers 95 questions for writing teachers to ask themselves concerning their writing habits and the writing instruction they offer to their students. (MG)

Presents a month-long guide which teachers can use when introducing process writing in their classrooms. Notes the importance of adapting this guide for each individual teacher's classroom schedule and personal taste. (MM)

Describes use of adapted Guided Writing Procedure (GPW) as a method suited to both cognitive and linguistic needs of second language learners. It provides instruction and practice in basic communication skills by using oral language as a bridge to reading and writing. Its step-by-step sequence offers practice of target language as part of learning…