Research in The Teaching of English 

About: Research in The Teaching of English is an academic journal published by Routledge. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Reading (process) & Literacy. It has an ISSN identifier of 0034-527X. Over the lifetime, 850 publications have been published receiving 30993 citations. The journal is also known as: R.T.E., research in the teaching of English & RTE, research in the teaching of English.

Measurement and Evaluation.

Abstract: in the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data. The data are usually scores, obtained by measuring the characteristics of pupils in some educational setting (e.g. aptitudes, achievements, attitudes) , the characteristics of other individuals within the setting (e.g. parents' educational levels, teachers' expectations) , or characteristics of the setting itself (e.g. teacher/pupil ratio; number of texts per pupil; adequacy of time, space and lighting facilities) . There have been a number of advances in evaluation

The Empirical Development of an Instrument to Measure Writing Apprehension.

Abstract: tinuing research project which is looking at the interrelation between attitudes, particularly apprehension about writing, and various other outcomes. Fear of writing may not only produce less adept writing; it may be reflected in career choice and other far-reaching consequences. These studies indicate a cumulative effect of certain aspects of school on people's lives. -Reviewed by R.W. and S.W.L.

The Composing Processes of Unskilled College Writers.

Abstract: The findings from a study of five student dertaker to determine how unskilled college writers compose, whether their writing processes can be analyzed in a systematic manner, and what an increased understanding of those processes suggests about the nature cf composing and about the manner in which writing is taught are presented in this paper. The first part summarizes the goals of the study, the kinds of data collected, and the research methods Pmpitly ed. The second par* is a synopsis cf the case study of one of the student writers. The third part presents a condensed version of the findings on the composing process and discusses these findings in light of current pedagogical, practice and research design. Appendixes contain writing topics used in the study, student writing samples, And copies of composing style sheets. IFL)

Crafting an Agentive Self: Case Studies of Digital Storytelling.

Abstract: Drawing on data from a multi-year digital storytelling project, this comparative case study offers portraits of two emerging authors—one a child and the other a young adult—who used multiple media and modes to articulate pivotal moments in their lives and reflect on life trajectories. The conceptual framework blends recent scholarship on narrative, identity, and performance, with an eye towards fostering agency. These cases demonstrate how digital storytelling, in combination with supportive social relationships and opportunities for participation in a communitybased organization, provided powerful means and motivation for forming and giving voice to agentive selves.