The Psychology of Written Composition

List of contents

PART I CENTRAL CONCEPTS 1 Two Models of Composing Processes 2 An Integrative Schema for Studying the Composing Process 3 From Conversation to Composition PART II BASIC COGNITIVE FACTORS IN COMPOSITION 4 The Role of Production Factors in Writing Ability 5 Information Processing Load of Written Composition 6 How Children Cope with the Processing Demands of Coordinating Ideas in Writing PART III PERSPECTIVES ON THE COMPOSING STRATEGIES OF IMMATURE WRITERS 7 Knowledge Telling and the Problem of Inert Knowledge 8 The Development of Planning in Writing 9 Links Between Composing and Comprehending Strategies PART IV PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATURE COMPOSING STRATEGIES 10 Fostering Self-Regulation 11 Fostering Evaluative, Diagnostic, and Remedial Capabilities 12 Fostering Reflective Processes 13 Helping Children Gain Insight into Their Own Cognitive Processes PART V CONCLUSION 14 Knowledge-Telling and Knowledge Transforming Differences: Their Psychological and Educational Implications

About the author

Carl Bereiter, Marlene Scardamalia, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Summary

First Published in 1987. Part of a series on the psychology of education and instruction, this volume marks a highpoint in the development on writing from a cognitive perspective. It significantly expands the data base upon which our understanding of writing rests. the book presents an original theory, or at any rate, the beginnings of a theory of writing and the development of writing skills, emphasizing the control processes in writing.

Product details

• Assisted by: Carl Bereiter (Editor), Bereiter Carl (Editor), Marlene Scardamalia (Editor), Scardamalia Marlene (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.1987
• EAN: 9780898596472
• ISBN: 978-0-89859-647-2
• No. of pages: 389
• Weight: 920 g
• Series: Psychology of Education and Instruction Series
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language learning: writing skills, Writing skills, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General