Writing really is a process. In my pre teaching experience the third grade teacher continues to let the kids struggle in their writing hour after hour. They are bored and annoyed. If she could just let the kids swap papers for just a few moments I believe like in the writing workshop videos that they would be inspired, encouraged and it would be a huge learning experience for everyone- the overachievers as well as the ones currently being "left behind". Fundamantal Framework is so true.
You bring up an interesting point about the links and yet chaotic appearance of the note books while using a framework, compared to writing for writings sake.
The chaotic nature of these notebooks/workshops seems to fit how the brain is designed/has evolved how to learn in a social context, taking advantage and utilizing a number of senses to encourage further writing. (Speech, discussion for a purpose, the end game of telling a story etc.)
With such a range of skills and developmental levels in the artificial boxes of age grades we place these learners it's a good way to try and keep all engage.
I feel we often loss sight that mass schooling is a very new concept when compared to brain development. 4 generations ago the masses leant through apprenticeships if we where luck enough to survive early childhood.
Hi Ashley. I love what you said about writing being a process. I totally agree and feel that the writing "process" includes writing, taking a break, and revisiting your work. Writing develops over time and I think that reading out loud and gathering comments from your peers helps you develop your writing skills, which also helps you develop your reading skills. I think the more you read, the better you become at writing and the more you write, the better you become at reading...an endless circle.
The concept that writing is a "process" is one that should/can structure one's writing program. For example, if a teacher thinks it's a process, then there will be active engagement in language, students playing with language, inventive spelling, sharing, learning from each other, reading high interest books. There will be less emphasis on getting things right and producing something that only the teacher reads. So...it's great that you all are thinking about process.
Writing really is a process. In my pre teaching experience the third grade teacher continues to let the kids struggle in their writing hour after hour. They are bored and annoyed. If she could just let the kids swap papers for just a few moments I believe like in the writing workshop videos that they would be inspired, encouraged and it would be a huge learning experience for everyone- the overachievers as well as the ones currently being "left behind".
ReplyDeleteFundamantal Framework is so true.
Hi Ashley
ReplyDeleteYou bring up an interesting point about the links and yet chaotic appearance of the note books while using a framework, compared to writing for writings sake.
The chaotic nature of these notebooks/workshops seems to fit how the brain is designed/has evolved how to learn in a social context, taking advantage and utilizing a number of senses to encourage further writing. (Speech, discussion for a purpose, the end game of telling a story etc.)
With such a range of skills and developmental levels in the artificial boxes of age grades we place these learners it's a good way to try and keep all engage.
I feel we often loss sight that mass schooling is a very new concept when compared to brain development. 4 generations ago the masses leant through apprenticeships if we where luck enough to survive early childhood.
Hi Ashley. I love what you said about writing being a process. I totally agree and feel that the writing "process" includes writing, taking a break, and revisiting your work. Writing develops over time and I think that reading out loud and gathering comments from your peers helps you develop your writing skills, which also helps you develop your reading skills. I think the more you read, the better you become at writing and the more you write, the better you become at reading...an endless circle.
ReplyDeleteThe concept that writing is a "process" is one that should/can structure one's writing program. For example, if a teacher thinks it's a process, then there will be active engagement in language, students playing with language, inventive spelling, sharing, learning from each other, reading high interest books. There will be less emphasis on getting things right and producing something that only the teacher reads. So...it's great that you all are thinking about process.
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