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Haneda, Mari; Wells, Gordon – Research in the Teaching of English, 2000
Draws on the work of three students to argue for the value of treating writing as a tool for knowledge building. Claims when writing is used in this way, (1) students extend their repertoire of writing strategies, and (2) the effort students put into creating functionally effective texts plays a role in their learning. (NH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Process Approach (Writing), Secondary Education, Skill Development
Johnson, Richard – 2001
This paper argues for peer evaluation of writing, in addition to peer editing, for a complete student-centered learning experience. The proposed peer evaluation model addresses three shortcomings of the current writing class model: (1) instructor workload; (2) the problem of students' writing for an audience of one; and (3) the problem of…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Community Colleges, Dissent, Learning Strategies