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Peer reviewedBenson, Linda K. – English Journal, 1987
Discusses a method for involving students in topics so that research evolves from a desire to know. Describes using response group discussion about real life problems to find topics, freewriting loops, and class presentation before and during research. Reports positive atmosphere and interest. (JG)
Descriptors: Assignments, Course Content, Educational Theories, English Instruction
Download full textHawke, Sharryl – 1975
An 11th-grade interdisciplinary course combining English and American history examines United States history from the perspective of nine topics, rather than through the traditional, chronological-survey approach. Discovery learning and independent research are the focus of course method. At the start of the course, students are given nine…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, English, Gifted, Grade 11
