The memorandum project was very interesting. Writing the memorandum gave me a feel of the memos that are really used in schools. It made me feel like if I was a real third grade teacher with great knowledge on the subject of teacher writing.
Even though I thought that the memorandum was a great writing assignment, I had some difficulties getting the final draft done. I found it hard to decide on the topics for the "writing program." I personally thought that the articles that we read included many important topics that could be implemented for a stornger writing program at any school. My problem was deciding which one was better than the onther one.
At the end, I was very satisfied with my end product.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Teaching of Writing
The articles of teaching of writing are very, very interesting. As a future teacher, I thought that all the articles have helped me analyzed the process for teaching writing. I believe that the main objective of these articles is to instill in children the love for writing. Also, I think that they try to demostrate the best ways children can become writers. There is a lot to the process of writing. There are many misconceptions of what is good and what is bad when teaching children to write, and I want to learn them all.
One idea that has repeated over the three articles that I have read so far, is that children write better when they choose their own topic. At first I thought that given children so much independence was not such a great idea. I have learned that it is actually a good idea because children will get more involved in comething they like. In addition, I have learned that even though children have the opportuniuty to make their own choices, teachers are the ones that guide students on the path they (teachers) want them to go. Teachers do this by asking questions, refering to specific books, articles, events, etc.
Another very interesting point given in the articles of teaching writing is that children like it better when they know their teachers care for the things they write.
I hope after reading all the articles I will have a more clear idea of how to use this articles in a classroom when I become a teacher.
One idea that has repeated over the three articles that I have read so far, is that children write better when they choose their own topic. At first I thought that given children so much independence was not such a great idea. I have learned that it is actually a good idea because children will get more involved in comething they like. In addition, I have learned that even though children have the opportuniuty to make their own choices, teachers are the ones that guide students on the path they (teachers) want them to go. Teachers do this by asking questions, refering to specific books, articles, events, etc.
Another very interesting point given in the articles of teaching writing is that children like it better when they know their teachers care for the things they write.
I hope after reading all the articles I will have a more clear idea of how to use this articles in a classroom when I become a teacher.
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