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Direct linkNelms, Ben F. – English Journal, 2008
As heated as the controversy is and has been, most opponents of homework actually support at least a modest amount of "independent study," and the most ardent advocates are likely to emphasize moderation in the amount of homework and emphasis on the quality of independent assignments. In this article, the author focuses on this troublesome issue…
Descriptors: Homework, Independent Study, Grade 8, Teacher Educators
Peer reviewedHorton, Linda Green – English Journal, 1986
Outlines a student-conducted literature course that uses several classic novels ("My Antonia,""The Pearl," etc.) as the basis for group discussion, writing, and oral performance activities--all directed toward extracting "meaning" from the books selected. (NKA)
Descriptors: Censorship, English Instruction, Grade 9, Independent Study
