Examining a First Grader’s Writing through a Habermasian Lens: Implications for the Teaching and Learning of Writing

Authors

Cheu-jey Lee, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between Habermas’s theory of communicative action (TCA) and writing. It begins with a review of the features of Habermas’s TCA: validity claims, their corresponding criteria, and the ideal speech situation. Then TCA is applied in analyzing a first grader’s written notes. Finally, the implications for the teaching and learning of writing are discussed from a Habermasian perspective. This paper demonstrates the applicability of Habermas’s TCA in examining writing. It also shows how TCA informs the teaching and learning of writing.

Recommended Citation

Lee, Cheu-jey (2017) "Examining a First Grader’s Writing through a Habermasian Lens: Implications for the Teaching and Learning of Writing," Mid-Western Educational Researcher: Vol. 29: Iss. 3, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/mwer/vol29/iss3/4