Ok. If I have no guidelines in terms of format, structure, style, and length, then I can say this about Bean's work: Students will analyze their own thinking by utilizing inquiry and research (raising questions about what they do know and have discovered) and will "create" purpose in their work; they will become accountable for their written pieces, and their voice as author will rise above the quoted authors used in the written pieces. Bean's work is teaching students to own voice and owning up to their creations.
Sooooo, if my peers want to elaborate to make me reflexive and this blog dialogic, please do so.
I blogged about Beam too, but the gist of it is, reading is more conducive to good writing than learning the rules of grammar. Thoughts?
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have said it better myself.
ReplyDeleteThis discussion reminds me of those anti-drug commercials from the 1980's: this is your brain on grammar instruction {Egg hits the frying pan} -- any questions?
ReplyDeleteIt comes down to whether we are more concerned with teaching our subjects or teaching our students. If we pay enough attention to our students, then they will want to learn our subjects.