A Communication Class: A Place Where Things Happen
Kleemann, Linda Lou
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Description
Title
A Communication Class: A Place Where Things Happen
Author(s)
Kleemann, Linda Lou
Issue Date
1997
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Harris, Violet J.
Department of Study
Education
Discipline
Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Language
eng
Abstract
This study concerns the effectiveness of a communication course for underprepared students from the perspective of the students, the teacher and the institutional representatives utilizing teacher research. Data from the students was collected by means of journals, writing assignments, class discussion, interviews, and conferences. Other data was collected via teacher reflection on the events of the classroom. The results indicated that use of integrated reading and writing assignments in a relaxed classroom format which promoted problem-posing situations and critical thinking was perceived successful from the perspective of the students and the teacher. The results also indicated that there is a need for the institutional representatives to consider multiple definitions of success in evaluating the effectiveness of this course in order that the needs of the individual students might be met.
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