Many have had poor experiences in their past endeavors and are not motivated to write. Fulwiler notes three modes of teaching, the lecture format, guided instruction, and open, student- directed learning. Of the three Fulwiler prefers the self -directed because it teaches students to be autonomous, critical thinkers. A workshop style of teaching that allows for student directed learning changes the climate of a classroom. Responsibility and power passes to the students.
Students think and write freely.
When students are given the opportunity to meet in peer groups, a community of learners emerges. This book contained a wealth of information, more than I had room to summerize. It is organized in a very useable fashion and is an ideal resource for teachers.