E-raamat: Preparing to Teach Writing: Research, Theory, and Practice

Williams presents the fourth edition of this writing pedagogy guide, updated with more detail on rhetoric, the relationship between reading and writing, the relationship between high school and college curricula, and new educational policies. The first seven chapters lay a foundation of learning and linguistics theory, also addressing a number of issues with how writing instruction fits into society. Classical and modern approaches to writing are discussed, followed by the connection between reading and writing skills. Writing curricula are then addressed, comparing the standards at the middle school, high school, and college levels. The importance of grammar is interrogated, and multicultural students are addressed in two chapters on English language learners and nonstandard dialects. The last three chapters focus explicitly on the pedagogical process, with classroom instruction, writing assignments, and finally assessment methods each receiving a dedicated chapter. Every chapter ends with study questions. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Preparing to Teach Writing, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive survey of theories, research, and methods associated with teaching composition successfully at the middle,  secondary, and college levels. Research and theory are examined with the aim of informing teaching. Practicing and prospective writing teachers need the information and strategies this text provides to be effective and well prepared for the many challenges they will face in the classroom.

Features

• Current—combines discussions and references to foundational studies that helped define the field of rhetoric and composition, with updated research, theories, and applications
• Research based—thorough examination of relevant research in education, literacy, cognition, linguistics, and grammar
• Steadfast adherence to best practices based on how students learn and on how to provide the most effective writing instruction
• A Companion Website provides sample assignments and student papers that can be analyzed using the research and theory presented in the text.
  

This comprehensive survey of theories, research, and methods associated with teaching composition successfully provides practicing and prospective writing teachers with the information and strategies they need to be effective and well prepared for the many challenges they will face in the classroom.