Thinking Through Writing - Guidelines for Planning Learner-Centered Instruction

Thinking through Writing demonstrates that thinking skills are taught best through writing. All parts of the brain and all types of learning styles are used in writing activities, simultaneously developing thinking skills. These skills are invaluable in linking student experience and new information, incorporating content knowledge and exploring ideas and solutions. This book provides an example of a writing course, illustrating how thinking and writing converge, and is addressed to college instructors, although it would be useful for instructors on any educational level. The elements, examples, and guidelines for planning learner-centered instruction and positive assessment practice increase student engagement through writing activities, applicable in all content areas.

List of contents

Foreword
Preface
Thanks and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter One: Thinking through Writing
Chapter Two: A Writing Course Example
Chapter Three: Thinking Preparation
Chapter Four: Using Exploratory Writing
Chapter Five: Formal Writing Perspectives
Chapter Six: Ultimate Thinking: Independent Writing
Chapter Seven: Proactive Assessment
Chapter Eight: Writing In Other Disciplines
Chapter Nine: Writing On Other Educational Levels
Afterword
Bibliography
About the Author
Index

About the author

By K. A. Beals

Product details

• Authors: K A Beals, K. A. Beals, Beals K. A.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2016
• EAN: 9781475821307
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-2130-7
• No. of pages: 202
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Teaching materials, hand-outs; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Administration / General, EDUCATION / Curricula, Teaching staff, Curriculum planning & development, Curriculum planning and development, curricula;education;English;language arts;teaching;writing