Lit & Lit 1 - UH - Swim - F2006
Kia_Graves_Ch.4-Organize the Classroom for Writing
Let me start off by saying that Mr. Bangs is a courageous man. Seeing as how he is prior military, it is understood why he used to run the classroom in a "tight-ship" manner. Many think sloppy class, sloppy thinking. I am one who sees this. My saying is cluttered room, cluttered mind. It takes a lot for one to recognize and be willing to make changes necessary to get students more responsible for their own creations. After reading this chapter I see even more importance in getting our children on the track of thinking individually-to take charge of their own writing. I see that even though I share many of the same fears as Mr. Bangs, it is possible to make these changes in the classroom and get positive results from the students. It just takes a lot of patience, not to mention-elbow room to work your magic, and you would have to be at a school where the administration allows this kind of teaching style.
I really like the letter idea. This not only opens up the world to the students, but it allows them to find their place in society at a young age. We could be teaching future presidents, doctors, or lawyers. Who's to say we won't spark the next governor of Hawaii using this writing style that allowed the student to find their vioce at the age of 10. Imaginge that. A 10 year old who feels comfortable enough to explore adult responsibilities and take on the world's toughest issues. We all remember the questions. What would you do if your were the president of the United States? What would a 10 year old say if he/she knew someone in the political field was going to answer his/her letter? The letters are just like the books; they depend on the positive response. I think the letters will produce this same postitive response allowing even more variety from an array of audiences, keeping the students engaged, while creating lifelong learners.
Let me start off by saying that Mr. Bangs is a courageous man. Seeing as how he is prior military, it is understood why he used to run the classroom in a "tight-ship" manner. Many think sloppy class, sloppy thinking. I am one who sees this. My saying is cluttered room, cluttered mind. It takes a lot for one to recognize and be willing to make changes necessary to get students more responsible for their own creations. After reading this chapter I see even more importance in getting our children on the track of thinking individually-to take charge of their own writing. I see that even though I share many of the same fears as Mr. Bangs, it is possible to make these changes in the classroom and get positive results from the students. It just takes a lot of patience, not to mention-elbow room to work your magic, and you would have to be at a school where the administration allows this kind of teaching style.
I really like the letter idea. This not only opens up the world to the students, but it allows them to find their place in society at a young age. We could be teaching future presidents, doctors, or lawyers. Who's to say we won't spark the next governor of Hawaii using this writing style that allowed the student to find their vioce at the age of 10. Imaginge that. A 10 year old who feels comfortable enough to explore adult responsibilities and take on the world's toughest issues. We all remember the questions. What would you do if your were the president of the United States? What would a 10 year old say if he/she knew someone in the political field was going to answer his/her letter? The letters are just like the books; they depend on the positive response. I think the letters will produce this same postitive response allowing even more variety from an array of audiences, keeping the students engaged, while creating lifelong learners.
posted by Kia Guebara | 12:22 AM
1 Comments:
That's the key, right Kia? As exciting as all of this is, we'd have to be at a school that allows us to teach this way. So let's hit the charter schools trail together when we get out of here!
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