Reconsiderations: Donald Murray and the Pedagogy of Surprise

Bruce Ballenger

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Abstract

Toward the end of his life, Donald Murray felt that his approach to writing instruction was no longer appreciated by journals in his field. Nevertheless, his emphasis on encouraging students to surprise themselves through informal writing still has considerable value.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalEnglish Literature Faculty Publications and Presentations
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2008

EGS Disciplines

  • English Language and Literature

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