A one sentence summery of the 5 pedagogical theories we have studied so far. Writer-centered approach that focuses on helping students finding their authentic voice as a writer through using freewriting, journaling, and peer response. Cultural Studies Pedagogy integrates selected elements of multiple other writing pe.

8211; for the act of reading is to know me. September 8, 2009 by jesselargent. Focus is on writing as personal process that must be developed by each person individually. The instructor is removed from an authoritarian position and is more of a facilitator. Moves the focus away from what the final product is and more onto what is going on when it is being written. Looks at contemporary cultural issues as a way of bridging the gap between the world of the academy and the world outside.

November 4, 2008 by jmdagge. I by no means, however, feel words need be the only and best way to communicate, especially given the capabilities afforded us by technology. Yes, the written word is. October 27, 2008 by jmdagge.

Ocus on the writing process which is brought this into the classroom. Class time is spent on writing, exploring, prewriting and discovery techniques rather than on the teacher lecturing. The students are encouraged to think of themselves as writers. Ocus on developing authentic voice.

It feels good to end on a high note. Three had specific, practical tools for instruction development and assessment.