Mixed Classes, Mixed Methods: Writing Students' Attitudes about Collaborative and Intercultural Learning

Autor/in	Keleher, D. Michael
Titel	Mixed Classes, Mixed Methods: Writing Students' Attitudes about Collaborative and Intercultural Learning
Quelle	In: Networks: An Online Journal for Teacher Research, 18 (2016) 2, Artikel 2 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2470-6353
Schlagwörter	College Students; Developmental Studies Programs; Writing Instruction; Writing (Composition); Writing Assignments; Writing Ability; Writing Attitudes; Cooperative Learning; Collaborative Writing; Native Speakers; English Language Learners; Intercultural Communication; Action Research; Essays; Student Surveys; Interviews; Georgia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Developmental studies; Developmental psychology; Study; Studies; Entwicklungspsychologie; Studium; Schreibunterricht; Schreibübung; Schreibkompetenz; Kooperatives Lernen; Muttersprachler; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Projektforschung; Essay; Aufsatzunterricht; Schülerbefragung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik
Abstract	This article describes a two-semester study of mixed (native and non-native speaking) writing groups in developmental college writing classes. The teacher assigned and observed writing activities and collected survey and interview data to determine the impact on the students' perceived writing abilities and attitudes toward paired and small group work. The findings suggest that the benefits of collaborative learning are dependent on the degree of peer accountability and the teacher's care in designing the activities. With mixed language background English classes becoming the norm, teachers might consider the possibilities for collaborative learning as a means for providing further emersion for non-native speakers and opportunities for mentoring and intercultural learning for native speakers. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	New Prairie Press, Kansas State University Libraries. 137 Hale Library, Manhattan, KS 66506. e-mail: nppress@ksu.edu; Web site: http://newprairiepress.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01