Cultural Pluralism, Power, and Authority in the Developmental Writing Classroom: A Feminist Perspective.

Mason, Nondita

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ERIC Number: EJ501850

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Cultural Pluralism, Power, and Authority in the Developmental Writing Classroom: A Feminist Perspective.

Mason, Nondita

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v11 n1 p37-45 Fall 1994

Examines the empowerment of women by focusing on the use of teacher-centered power in the classroom. Distinguishes between coercive and benevolent use of authority and shows how students, particularly nontraditional students, may benefit by a benevolent use of teacher-centered power in the classroom. (19 citations) (MAB)

Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Environment, Personal Autonomy, Power Structure, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Expectations of Students, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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