"The Writers' Zone": A Study of the Impact of Targeting Verbal Reasoning on Student Performance and Behaviour.

Steadman, Sarah

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ERIC Number: EJ671268

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2003

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"The Writers' Zone": A Study of the Impact of Targeting Verbal Reasoning on Student Performance and Behaviour.

Steadman, Sarah

English in Education, v37 n2 p38-47 Sum 2003

Notes how "The Writers' Zone" project took place in an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in south-east Essex and involved 16 Year 7 boys identified as having a high level of performance in non-verbal reasoning but low levels of performance in verbal reasoning. Details the structure of the project and evaluates its success in accessing writing potential. (SG)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Nonverbal Ability, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Self Esteem, Student Behavior, Verbal Ability, Writing Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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