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Thinking through Writing: Guidelines for Planning Learner-Centered Instruction

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

Thinking through Writing: Guidelines for Planning Learner-Centered Instruction

Contributors:

By (Author) K. A. Beals

ISBN:

9781475821291

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Publication Date:

7th December 2016

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Professional and Scholarly

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Teaching staff / Educators

Dewey:

344.078

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

202

Dimensions:

Width 159mm, Height 238mm, Spine 21mm

Weight:

485g

Description

The purpose of Thinking through Writing is to prove thinking skills are taught best through writing. All parts of the brain and all types of learning styles are used in writing activities, simultaneously instructing thinking skills. 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 premise of the book is based on aesthetics, promoting curiosity and influencing thinking in the learner. Four proactive elements of thinking skills instruction: Preparation, Exploratory Writing, Formal Writing and Independent Writing, guide the process. The elements, examples, and guidelines for planning learner centered instruction and positive assessment practice increased student engagement through writing activities, applicable in all content areas.

Author Bio

K. A. Beals is an educational writer and college writing instructor, most recently at Maine Maritime Academy. The author holds a BFA from Windham College, an MEd from the University Of Vermont, and is completing a PhD in Maritime Literature. Beals has taught and tutored writing and literature since 1980 at Maine and Vermont colleges.

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