Pen Pal Writing: A Holistic and Socio-Cultural Approach to Adult English Literacy

Autor/inn/en	Larrotta, Clarena; Serrano, Arlene F.
Titel	Pen Pal Writing: A Holistic and Socio-Cultural Approach to Adult English Literacy
Quelle	In: Journal of Adult Education, 41 (2012) 1, S.8-18 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0090-4244
Schlagwörter	Learner Engagement; Literacy Education; Teaching Methods; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Writing Assignments; Writing Instruction; Writing Skills; Native Speakers; Holistic Approach; Letters (Correspondence); Interviews; Questionnaires; Adult Education; Social Influences; Cultural Influences; Graduate Students; College School Cooperation; Program Effectiveness; Spanish Speaking; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Schreibunterricht; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Muttersprachler; Holistischer Ansatz; Brief; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Fragebogen; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Sozialer Einfluss; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin
Abstract	This qualitative study reports the findings implementing a pen pal letter exchange project between adult English language learners and volunteer native English speakers. The pen pal project was implemented using a holistic and socio-cultural approach to English literacy development. This article presents pen pal writing as an authentic language learning strategy which promotes individualized student learning and engagement. It also discusses the benefits that the pen pal letter exchange offered to study participants, including linguistic and cultural gains. Data for the study were collected through interviews, questionnaires, field notes, and participants' letters. Study findings are presented through the following themes: Student engagement, scaffolding learning, content of the letters, mini-lessons, and suggested steps for implementation of a pen pal project. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Mountain Plains Adult Education Association. c/o Adult Learning Center, 815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59602. Tel: 406-324-2118; Web site: https://www.mpaea.org/?page=publications
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10