Understanding and Comprehending

Written Communication Oct 1984

SARAH WARSHAUER FREEDMAN ; ROBERT C. CALFEE

Abstract

Schools should be instructing students in formal thought and expression—what we call “comprehending”—rather than in everyday or “home” thought and language—what we call “understanding.” In this essay we suggest general changes in the standard reading and writing curricula. Finally, we examine the language of writing instruction, in college-level individual writing conferences, to take a close look at issues involved in implementing the curricula for higher and lower achieving students.

Journal: Written Communication
Published: 1984-10-01
DOI: 10.1177/0741088384001004005
Topics: writing pedagogy

Citation Context

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FITZGERALD et al. (1990)

Effects of Group Conferences on First Graders' Revision in Writing

Written Communication

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Witte et al. (1980)

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