Our assessment research suggests that quantitative business courses that rely primarily on algorithmic problem solving may not produce the deep learning required for addressing real-world business problems. This article illustrates a strategy, supported by recent learning theory, for promoting deep learning by moving students gradually from “well-structured” algorithmic problems with single correct answers to “ill-structured” real-world business problems that may have multiple correct answers and require an argument addressed to a specific audience. We show how these scaffolded communication assignments promote deep learning, and suggest ways that interested faculty can adapt the assignments to their own courses.

Review Article| April 01 2007 Empowering Writing in the Disciplines by Making It Invisible John C. Bean John C. Bean Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Pedagogy (2007) 7 (2): 275–283. https://doi.org/10.1215/15314200-2006-037 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Twitter Permissions Search Site Citation John C. Bean; Empowering Writing in the Disciplines by Making It Invisible. Pedagogy 1 April 2007; 7 (2): 275–283. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/15314200-2006-037 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter Books & JournalsAll JournalsPedagogy Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. Duke University Press2007 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.

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Step 1: Recall a fear you once had and have since overcome. Describe that fear. What were you afraid of? How did you feel physically and emotionally? How did you respond to your environment, friends, or family? Describe the feeling in as much sensory detail as you can. Imagine yourself experiencing this fear again and describe how you feel and what you fear. Step 2: Now take a step back from experiencing the fear and relate how you overcame the fear. What knowledge did you acquire? What process did you go through? What did you learn about yourself? Step 3: Now write an essay to your classmates in which you relate what all this means. What lesson(s) did you learn that can be applied to others going through a similar experience? How can you apply this experience in a general sense to other young adults? What advice would you give others based on your wisdom?

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