Friday, November 13, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Post for Nov. 7 class
Personal Highlights-November 7 2009 Class:
Jean Anne Clyde's Subtext Strategy:
I really enjoyed the "Jean Anne Clyde's Subtext Strategy" activity at the beginning of class. It reminded me of a scene in the movie Amelie, when Amelie and the "Glass man" (I think that's his name), discuss the characters in the Renoir Painting ('Luncheon at the Boating Party???') in a similar fashion.
http://emsworth.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/renoir_luncheon_at_the_boating_party.jpg
Try writing lesson plan at the end of the day....?!?:
I liked the idea of writing a day plan at the end of the day....however, realistically for "accountability" purposes, I don't think this would fly too well--you'd definitely get your wrist slapped (especially on an "evaluation year"--administrators have a prescribed check-list mandated from above).....I think what I can take from this- is to do what I have been (trying) to do....make a plan.....and be flexible about it.....pencil in after or cross out what I did instead.....let the teaching flow---and try not to get annoyed if everything does not go as originally anticipated....planning in pencil seems to be the best for this........
Allan Luke Critical Literacy Video:
As for the Dr.Allan Luke critical literacy video, I found it to be great to put a face and voice to the author of so many of our readings. You can hear his voice in the readings, but you cannot truly see how passionate he is about his work until you have seen him articulate himself in person.
He is a true advocate for critical literacy, and he makes it clear that this should be considered a human right..... it's interesting to see that his deep commitment to social justice (and teaching) stems from Paolo Freire (someone whose teachings resonated throughout the summer seminar)...It is one thing to read about the wonderful work and revolutionary ideas that Paolo Freire brought into existence......it is quite another to see what a student or follower of his thought can do with such knowledge......the potential is enormous......
Literacy Myths:
The Over-selling of literacy was probably the most interesting notion that I took from the articles......although it seems obvious....I am shocked that I have never stopped to question (who is writing this crap???) as I pick up my "idiot-proof" prescribed Language Lesson card for a Guided Reading Lesson.....
Research Assignment #2-Literacy Profile/Observation of Self:
This was probably one of my favourite parts of the day-- I really enjoyed hearing everyone's "literacy" past, present, and futures.....
I think that the quote that best sums up what I learned from this activity is found in Article #1 of workshop 9
From Article #1 p.57”..Literacy is a social phenomenon. Individuals don’t become literate from the formal instruction they receive, but from what they read and write about, and the people they read and write with. Learning is also a social phenomenon... Learning is a simple consequence of the company you keep”.
Jean Anne Clyde's Subtext Strategy:
I really enjoyed the "Jean Anne Clyde's Subtext Strategy" activity at the beginning of class. It reminded me of a scene in the movie Amelie, when Amelie and the "Glass man" (I think that's his name), discuss the characters in the Renoir Painting ('Luncheon at the Boating Party???') in a similar fashion.
http://emsworth.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/renoir_luncheon_at_the_boating_party.jpg
Try writing lesson plan at the end of the day....?!?:
I liked the idea of writing a day plan at the end of the day....however, realistically for "accountability" purposes, I don't think this would fly too well--you'd definitely get your wrist slapped (especially on an "evaluation year"--administrators have a prescribed check-list mandated from above).....I think what I can take from this- is to do what I have been (trying) to do....make a plan.....and be flexible about it.....pencil in after or cross out what I did instead.....let the teaching flow---and try not to get annoyed if everything does not go as originally anticipated....planning in pencil seems to be the best for this........
Allan Luke Critical Literacy Video:
As for the Dr.Allan Luke critical literacy video, I found it to be great to put a face and voice to the author of so many of our readings. You can hear his voice in the readings, but you cannot truly see how passionate he is about his work until you have seen him articulate himself in person.
He is a true advocate for critical literacy, and he makes it clear that this should be considered a human right..... it's interesting to see that his deep commitment to social justice (and teaching) stems from Paolo Freire (someone whose teachings resonated throughout the summer seminar)...It is one thing to read about the wonderful work and revolutionary ideas that Paolo Freire brought into existence......it is quite another to see what a student or follower of his thought can do with such knowledge......the potential is enormous......
Literacy Myths:
The Over-selling of literacy was probably the most interesting notion that I took from the articles......although it seems obvious....I am shocked that I have never stopped to question (who is writing this crap???) as I pick up my "idiot-proof" prescribed Language Lesson card for a Guided Reading Lesson.....
Research Assignment #2-Literacy Profile/Observation of Self:
This was probably one of my favourite parts of the day-- I really enjoyed hearing everyone's "literacy" past, present, and futures.....
I think that the quote that best sums up what I learned from this activity is found in Article #1 of workshop 9
From Article #1 p.57”..Literacy is a social phenomenon. Individuals don’t become literate from the formal instruction they receive, but from what they read and write about, and the people they read and write with. Learning is also a social phenomenon... Learning is a simple consequence of the company you keep”.
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