Pedagogy Apr 2009

Working Alone Together

Bill Hendricks

Abstract

This article explores the dialectic between autonomy and mutuality within postsecondary composition programs. Grounded in a case study of writing instruction at a small, unionized, public university, the article argues that while broad workplace democracy and economic security are clearly desirable for communities of college composition teachers, their efficacy is seriously compromised absent sustained commitments to intellectual restlessness, professional deliberation, and collective action.

Journal
Pedagogy
Published
2009-04-01
DOI
10.1215/15314200-2008-031
Open Access
Closed
Topics
writing pedagogy qualitative research multilingual writers

Citation Context

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