> also at bottom seeks to obtain pleasure, but pleasure which is assured > through taking account of reality, even though it is pleasure postponed and > diminished" (Sigmund Freud, Introductory Lectures 16.357). > > That's what we want for our kids. > > Bill
Okay, psychology folks out there. Does this mean that it is a developmental trajectory that begins first with instant gratification (reading because of instant enjoyment --ie fun) and THEN reading for the longer term delayed gratification reasons? Or is it that we should include both in our instruction (instant and delayed gratification types of reading) no matter where our students happen to be emotionally in regards to reading? I understand the concern voiced by one member regarding the word fun, but I think "fun" is semantics--we are all talking, I think, about the idea of instant easy enjoyment of reading versus reading that takes more from us but sometimes leads to more in return? Am I wrong? Are we talking about something else? If I am correct and not just lost in a philospohical mist, then the question for me becomes what are teachers responsible to offer and is there a particular order that we should go? I was speaking before that I thought some students needed to really taste the "value" of reading to gain momentum and to become better readers, whereas others are already happy in reading and may be ready to take on reading challenges that do not offer instant gratification, challenges which might require more persistence. I guess it is like skateboarding. Most people roll around on the board a while enjoying the ride before they put in any heavy time trying to learn how to ollie. If you started off right away only trying to learn to ollie, skateboarding might be perceived as a dud. (Lovin Bill's thoughts ala Mosaic musings) :)Bonita California, Grade 5 _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
