Dana One other variable to consider...what were the approaches that each teacher took when introducing content? Maybe that would also have an impact on your understanding and in developing your interest? Jennifer In a message dated 4/6/2008 1:41:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What's the difference between these two classes that were essentially foreign to me? Not my schema or BK, as I had none for both. Essentially, the only difference is topic. One I was interested in (I'm a bit of a logic-brained, numbers person) and one I was not. And that, it seems, made all the difference in the world in the degree of my fervent desire to learn. I would venture a guess that you're exactly right, Judy, that the exact same principle would apply to our students, and that we need to allow our students to choose readings that will help create, for the, a fervent desire to learn. And, more importantly, when we observe this fervency (still not sure if that is word), we need to acknowledge it, talk about it, and celebrate it! Dana Williams **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Understand mailing list [email protected] http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/understand_literacyworkshop.org
