The Gender Factor in Composition Writing with the Use of the Cooperative and the Individualized Approaches at College Level

The stereotype of gender in performance in certain subjects is not new. Excellent performance in mathematics and sciences has been long attributed to the male gender while such a performance in English Language and Arts has also been attributed to the female gender. The use of English language in English Department is regarded as highly important if males and females are to be able to communicate effectively in the class. However, composition writing for most students has become an arduous and torturous activity. Two strategies dominate the teaching and learning of . · composition writing in classroom setting These are the individualized and the cooperative strategies.