학술논문

Back to the Basics: Uncovering the Rhetoric Student Learning Outcome.
Document Type
Article
Source
Business & Professional Communication Quarterly. Mar2024, Vol. 87 Issue 1, p152-176. 25p.
Subject
*Rhetoric
Back to basics (Education)
Career development
Educational outcomes
Teacher development
Language
ISSN
2329-4906
Abstract
Using an evaluative approach within a professional communication service course, we used student documents and instructor feedback to uncover how students and instructors were understanding the rhetoric student learning outcome (SLO). Because rhetoric is central to the course, our driving questions were, Can we locate language that actualizes the rhetoric SLO in student documents? How does faculty feedback articulate the rhetoric SLO to facilitate effective revision? Overall, we found that whether identifying rhetoric in student documents or instructor feedback, the interpretation was varied and opens up room in pedagogical practices. We offer three implications for teaching: enhancing attention to teaching rhetoric, improving assignment design, and focusing on professional development for faculty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]