Teaching Developmental Writing: Background Readings

by Susan Naomi Bernstein, Patrick Bruch (Contributor)

The new edition of this comprehensive volume includes revised chapters on technology and the writing process and focuses on topics relevant to non-native speakers of English in the developmental writing course. Classic scholars from the field such as Mina Shaughnessy and June Jordan, along with several new voices, offer practical, sound insight for instructors both in and outside the classroom.

Genres: Academic, Nonfiction

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Matt Sautman]

This anthology is useful for anyone interested in Developmental Writing or Basic Writing, but not all of the essays and research papers collected here are of equal merit. Some, like June Jordan's and Gloria Anzaldúa's are well written and thought provoking. Many of the long-term research studies in this volume, are either not well written or their argument has since lost its prominence as the essay has come to influence larger parts of pedagogical practice. I've read better anthologies, but it is a good anthology for what it's worth.

[Michelle]

This was a reread for me as I prepare fall classes. But I learn something new with each (re)read.

[Destinee Sims]

While the information is good, a lot of the research included is 10+ years old.

[Rachel]

I also got this at the MWCA conference and am VERY excited about it!

[William Lawrence]

Hardly any community college representation and too much reliance on popular cliche' pedagogy trends.

[Jamie]

fantastic collection of articles! very useful strategies and theories for the basic writing classroom.

[Jennifer]

A really fantastic source for all graduate students/future instructors/current instructors of developmental/basic writing.