Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Framework for Success in Postsecondary Writing/Reading and Thinking

My First Reaction: The ways of approaching learning is definitely a great way road to take in order to be successful. All of the tactics that were stated have to organized in a way to fit the students way of learning.

What surprised me about the article: I was surprised by the way the author made it seem so easy for a teacher to incorporate these habits into a classroom.  A teacher must be well verse themselves, and they must actually use the skills themselves, and they have to know how to teach them to the students in a skill.  Most of the tactics should start at home.  There is not enough time in a day to teach these skills.  This is a definitely a growing process.

I am interested in finding out the data from this research and I want to know if the writers of the article see that there is a disconnect with public schools and Universities expectation for writing.  The public schools teach to a test (SOL) not traditional writing or preparation for a University. 

Article Revisions: The article can be revised with ideas for the instructors on how to incorporate the habits in a classroom setting. 

Teaching Writing with Technology:  If I were teaching an online class, I would gear my assignments to force the student to practice these habits.  During my discussion periods I would make sure that I ask questions that will ensure that the practices are being influenced.  I have to first model and then my students will follow on how serious I am about the course.

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