Reflecting back on my writing
experiences I would say that it most likely corresponds to the Learning View: Traditional
Writing Classroom. Throughout my education, especially in elementary school, I
can remember writing instruction being very explicit. Sentences were broken
down, structures were formed, and paragraphs and stories were gradually built
upon. It was not an atmosphere where opportunities were provided to experiment
with different forms of writing, instead it was very structured and set.
Looking back on the way I was taught
to write is very similar to how I teach my students to write now. I am a
special education teacher, and I have found that direct systematic instruction
with feedback to very beneficial to my students. I also think that having a
balance with the acquisition view to be beneficial. By combining both of the
views it allows students to be creative while still receiving the explicit
instruction.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting that even though we were both taught in the same method, we have applied different approached in the classroom. I work very closely with out special education teacher and she has taught me the importance of formulaic models for her students. Math is another area where she think that the more traditional approach helps her students. It was been very enlightening to discuss modes of instruction with her.
Kristina
Britany,
ReplyDeleteYou made many great points. Providing direct, systematic instruction and giving feedback are important when teaching all young writers... and often when working with struggling writers, there needs to be greater structure and more feedback given.
This can be quite a challenge when also trying to inspire the students' creativity! Thoughts?
Heidi
Heidi
DeleteI am often conflicted when it comes to fostering my students’ creativity. At this point right now, I teach students to very systematic with their writing. Once I see that the students have a solid foundation with their writing, I start to transfer over to making the work more exciting and how to do it. Also in my classroom I have a writing station where students are able to write about anything that they feel like writing. The leave their work in a folder on the desk so that I can leave feedback, and then they can continue writing on the same paper or move on to a different one.
Britany