The Promise of Integrated Reading and Writing (video)

Susan Bickerstaff of CCRC was interviewed recently about integrating reading and writing instruction in developmental education courses as part of a Statewide Meeting hosted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Austin Community College. Faculty, administrators, and others from across the state of Texas attended the December 2 conference to learn about the research into and best practices around integrated reading and writing.

In the video, Bickerstaff talks about the thinking behind integrated reading and writing, some of the challenges to implementing it, and relevant research findings. She also discusses areas for future research. Interviews with other conference participants are available on the conference website.