Expressive writing is life-based writing that focuses on authentic expression of lived experience, with resultant insight, growth and skill-building. Research shows that expressive writing can help in the development of emotional intelligence, better choice-making, and healthy coping skills.In this remarkable collection, 11 experts from education and community service join to offer compelling guidance on applied practice. You’ll discover
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- a model for a poetry group for youth at risk;
- how to help students develop inner resources through metaphor;
- a “photovoice” project to help at-risk students stay in school;
- how storytelling develops emotional intelligence in primary school children;
- a method that helps teachers become more confident writers;
- how expressive writing can help teachers manage stress and avoid burn-out;
- expressive writing as change agent for communities;
- the benefits and limitations of writing programs in prisons and jails;
- hip-hop as “the pen of the people”;
- finding a writing group; writing with others;
- the ethics and standards of practice for expressive writing in the classroom and community;
- guidance for all levels of learners: Primary, teens, college-age, adult; professional development, personal growth.
Expressive Writing: Classroom and Community
Expressive writing is life-based writing that focuses on authentic expression of lived experience, with resultant insight, growth and skill-building. Research shows that expressive writing can help in the development of emotional intelligence, better choice-making, and healthy coping skills.In this remarkable collection, 11 experts from education and community service join to offer compelling guidance on applied practice. You’ll discover
- a model for a poetry group for youth at risk;
- how to help students develop inner resources through metaphor;
- a “photovoice” project to help at-risk students stay in school;
- how storytelling develops emotional intelligence in primary school children;
- a method that helps teachers become more confident writers;
- how expressive writing can help teachers manage stress and avoid burn-out;
- expressive writing as change agent for communities;
- the benefits and limitations of writing programs in prisons and jails;
- hip-hop as “the pen of the people”;
- finding a writing group; writing with others;
- the ethics and standards of practice for expressive writing in the classroom and community;
- guidance for all levels of learners: Primary, teens, college-age, adult; professional development, personal growth.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781475812183 |
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Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. |
Publication date: | 07/16/2014 |
Series: | It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing |
Pages: | 266 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
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