Williams, James D. <br/><br/>
Preparing to teach writing:   research, theory, and practice / 
by James D. Williams. 
 - Fourth edition 
 - New York / London ;  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,  2014, c2014. 
 - xviii, 338 pages :  illustrations ;  22 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-329) and index. 
<br/><br/>Part I: Research and theory -- Classical foundations of modern writing instruction -- The Modern period -- Reading and writing -- Public schools and college: Aligning the curricula -- Grammar and writing -- English language learners and writing -- Dialects -- Part II: Writing pedagogy -- Best practices -- Writing assignments -- Assessing writing. 
<br/><br/> "Is a comprehensive survey of theories, research, and methods associated with teaching composition successfully at the middle, secondary and college levels. Research and theory are examined with the aim of informing teaching. Practicing and prospective writing teachers need the information and strategies this text provides to effective and well prepared for the many challenges they will face in the classroom."--Back cover. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780415640572 (pbk) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013033309 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Rhetoric--Study and teaching--Research.<br/>English language--Composition and exercises--Research.<br/>Report writing--Study and teaching--Research.<br/>English teachers--Training of.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PE1404  / W67 2014