1st Edition

Motivating Writers in Class Theory and Interventions

Edited By Bruce Saddler Copyright 2014
136 Pages
by Routledge

134 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

136 Pages
by Routledge

Writing is a very complex process that is difficult to teach, learn, and research. Although many students struggle with writing, composing often presents major challenges for students with disabilities. One area of written expression that presents particular difficulties for students with disabilities is motivation. Motivation is a key aspect of written expression that helps all writers... Read more

Motivating Writers: Theory and Interventions Bruce Saddler

1. Motivation Research in Writing: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations Gary A. Troia, Rebecca K. Shankland, and Kimberly A. Wolbers

2. Teaching Elementary School Students to Play With Meanings and Genre Pietro Boscolo, Carmen Gelati, and Nicoletta Galvan

3. Are Attitudes Toward Writing and Reading Separable Constructs? A Study With Primary Grade Children Steve Graham, Virginia Berninger, and Robert Abbott

4. Avoiding the Struggle: Instruction That Supports Students’ Motivation in Reading and Writing About Content Material Linda H. Mason, Hedda Meadan, Laura R. Hedin, and Anne Mong Cramer

5. State Writing Assessment: Inclusion of Motivational Factors in Writing Tasks Natalie G. Olinghouse, Jinjie Zheng, and Larissa Morlock

Biography

Bruce Saddler is Assistant Professor in the Special Education program at the University of Albany, USA. His research interests include writing disabilities, self-monitoring, and self-regulation.