Self-Tuning Teachers: Using Reflective Journals in Writing Classes.

Gorman, David

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Publication Date: 1998

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Self-Tuning Teachers: Using Reflective Journals in Writing Classes.

Gorman, David

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v41 n6 p434-42 Mar 1998

Describes how keeping a journal of four areas of concern helped a high school writing teacher implement changes in his teaching and discover what worked. Discusses how he used the journal to help him focus on implementing peer editing, teaching essay structure, improving student essay detail, and correcting essays more skillfully. (SR)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, High Schools, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Journal Writing, Reflective Teaching, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Teacher Improvement, Writing Evaluation, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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