Evaluates the implementation of four classroom strategies in developmental English, reading, and math classes at Schoolcraft College. Finds that student participation in the strategies was positively related to class final grade. Contains 16 references. Improving ESL Students' Academic Writing Skills. Spr 2000 Describes the cooperative learning activities and writing process techniques used in writing classes that include students from 14 different countries.
Most students report greater confidence and comfort learning writing through group work.
Teaching the process of writing helps the majority of students to recognize and appreciate the value of rethinking, rewriting, and reorganizing. Contains 19 references.