The Psychology of Written Composition

Carl Bereiter, Marlene Scardamalia

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Published: 1987

Pages: 389

Two models of composing processes - An integrative schema for studying the composing process - From conversation to composition - The role of production factors in writing ability - Information processing load of written composition - How children cope with the processing demands of coordinating ideas in writing - Knowledge telling and the problem of inert knowledge - The development of planning in writing - Links between composing and comprehending strategies - Fostering evaluative, diagnostic, and remedial capabilities - Fostering reflective processes - Helping children gain insight into their own cognitive processes - Knowledge-telling and knowledge transforming differences : their psychological and educational implications.

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