Writing as a Learning Tool [electronic resource] : Integrating Theory and Practice / edited by Päivi Tynjälä, Lucia Mason, Kirsti Lonka

This book is an outstanding account of the current state of using writing in service of learning. It presents psychological and educational foundations of writing across the curriculum movement and describes writing-to-learn practices implemented at different levels of education. It provides concrete applications and ideas about how to enhance student learning by means of writing. It is useful for educators, curriculum developers, psychologists, cognitive scientists, writing researchers, and teachers.