Cathy, I love reading your reflections. I was also trying to share thoughts To Understand had inspired, but you did a much better job. I like the way you say, "reading through this listserv engages our thoughts, connects us to our experiences, questions our wonderings and gets us sharing our interpretations." Of course, I do have a few more comments, LOL.
Cathy: When I taught nonfiction and procedural reading and writing I brought in all the books I read to learn how to do things. Judy: This is such a simple yet brilliant idea. Thanks so much. Cathy: I know I have the ability "to read" To Understand. Judy: I agree; I just hope I have the ability to fully comprehend and improve my teaching. Cathy: Learning is a social act. We learn best when we are engaged, interested and with others. Judy: Oh, yes, I wish I could tell you all how very much I love this listserv. I hope there are lots more teachers out there like you all, but I don't work with them. What a pleasure to 'talk' with intellectuals with the same thoughts and concerns. Cathy: I have also witnessed the power of kids talk. They are amazing. Judy: Kids' conversation has become the foundation of my teaching. I aspire to have the classroom Britton described where kids are "floating on a sea of talk." _______________________________________________ Understand mailing list [email protected] http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/understand_literacyworkshop.org
