I learned that no only the writer is responsible for the writing to take place, but also the indirect notions and thoughts of the readers, where there seems to be a hierarchy taking place where someones words are deemed more relevant than others.
My attention was also drawn to the idea that for people to be able to write they need to convey their thoughts and feelings in the most comfortable and easy way they know how first; such as their native language instead of forcing everyone to write a 'standard' way.
I am also learning that even though I know all areas of teaching overlap in certain areas I'm seeing it even more in the area of the arts; using sounds, visual images, and even movement to help students understand literacy in different methods that may help them make their own connections to literacy in a more intimate way.
Two things I found Interesting
As I said above about really learning how all these ideas connect I found them very interesting indeed, thinking of ways I could potentially use these in some of my lessons that would require students to express themselves orally or through script, or talk about art on a higher level. Being able to see, talk, and write about object presents 3 different ways of using literacy and communication.
I also found the 'what does this mean for teaching' interesting where they were discussing how a teacher should be able to implement these ideas in their management. These are all wonderful ideas but if a teacher is not trained properly in how to use these in their classroom the purpose of the objective could be easily lost. Its not only important to know these but to practice these and know when the best time to use them is.
One Question I Have
My question go back up to the knowing exactly how to use these techniques and ideas in the classroom. Like I said above they are very exciting and sound engaging and full of meaning for the students. I would just like to know the right way to go about using them, and if there are anytime where they may not necessarily be the best.
English beliefs about the teaching of writing. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kBob4rwoBfMr5KibZLGhE7RopH9ZVrXij2XWhbNzeVk/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1
This wordle I found from an Art and Educator journal shows that the ideas of incorporating literacy 'across the curriculum' can be done and that it can actual enhance performance in the students understanding of literacy.
Maniaci, K., & Chandler-Olcott, K. (2010). "Still building that idea": Preservice art educators' perspectives on integrating literacy across the curriculum. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 11(4). Retrieved Sept.7,2011 from http://www.ijea.org/v11n4/.
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