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Parker, David C.; McMaster, Kristen L.; Burns, Matthew K. – School Psychology Review, 2011
The instructional level is helpful when identifying an intervention for math or reading, but researchers have yet to investigate whether the instructional-level concept can be applied to early writing. The purpose of this study was to replicate and extend previous research by examining technical features of potential instructional-level criteria…
Descriptors: Sentences, Writing Evaluation, Writing Assignments, Teaching Methods
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Martin, Margaret – Educational Action Research, 2005
The main aim of this article is to explore the ways in which teacher educators can improve levels of reflection in postgraduate student teachers. The author argues that postgraduate student teachers are able to reflect on their practice in schools, and that the insights gained are useful in clarifying their own beliefs about teaching and learning.…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Student Teachers, Focus Groups, Reflective Teaching
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McKay, Roberta – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Reiterates the appropriateness and validity of using student journals in social studies instruction. Differentiates between personal and content area journals, the latter focusing on responses to issues raised in the classroom and readings. Maintains that journal writing increases critical and metacognitive thinking. (MJP)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Butler, Gene – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1991
Describes using the writing process as an instructional strategy in science classes to encourage critical thinking. (PR)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Critical Thinking, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education