A Psychodynamic Approach to the Teaching of Writing: The Hermeneutic Dialogue.

Anderson, Timothy

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ERIC Number: EJ409481

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Publication Date: 1990

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A Psychodynamic Approach to the Teaching of Writing: The Hermeneutic Dialogue.

Anderson, Timothy

Teaching of Psychology, v17 n1 p18-22 Feb 1990

Describes a method for teaching writing based on a psychodynamic theoretical orientation and critiques other conceptualizations. Gives examples of the hermeneutic dialogue that teaches writing through an interpretive exchange between student and instructor. Explores the difficulties with this method as well as others reviewed. (Author/NL)

Descriptors: Faculty Development, Hermeneutics, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition), Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Difficulties, Writing Improvement, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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