International Perspectives on Writing Curricula and Development: A Cross-Case Comparison

This book explores how writing curricula vary internationally, providing insights into how writing development can be better supported through innovative policy and research. It presents curricular analyses from nine education systems across five continents and compares findings across three broad dimensions. Case study chapters offer detailed document analyses, and the book is of interest to academics, researchers, students, policymakers, and curriculum designers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book makes a significant contribution to the field of writing education and research on a global scale by shedding light on the diverse structures and objectives of literacy curricula across different countries. Through in-depth examinations of nine education systems across five continents, it explores how these systems represent "good writing" in their curricula, shaping students' experiences and learning outcomes in the writing classroom. The book's curricular analyses aim to provide valuable insights into how writing development can be effectively supported through innovative policy and research.

The findings regarding international variation are organized into three broad dimensions: social and contextual factors that shape writing curricula; the discourses of writing reflected in curricula and official documents; and hallmarks of classroom practice, including the relationship with official discourse. Each chapter includes case study chapters that present integrated inductive and deductive document analyses, comparing findings across different cases.

In conclusion, International Perspectives on Writing Curricula and Development offers a comprehensive and detailed comparative analysis of writing research. It is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, students, policymakers, and curriculum designers interested in understanding the complexities of writing education and development worldwide. Chapters 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11 of the book are freely available as downloadable Open Access PDFs at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 127 x 202 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367508166