As I was reading through these chapters, many of the things that I was reading sounded very familar to me. All the strategies and building metacognition were things that I have done and read about multiple times. It's very reassuring to know that things were are learning in class are things used more than just at the moment in time. Although, there were many things that were familar that wre also a lot of things that I knew nothing about. It's very exciting to know that just when I thought I had learned everything I needed to know I see something new that I would have never known. There were multiple things in this chapter that stuck out to me and I would love to explore more and learn as much as possbile.
In Chapter 1, it talks about shifting responsbility from the teacher to the student. This is a topic that I feel I know a lot about. Many things that were outlined in this sections were things that we went over last semster. One way that we learned about shifting responsbility was building on students metacognition. Helping your students know themselves as a thinker and learner, and what works best for them in the learning process. As it was described it the chapter students need to focus on what they are about to read and their purpose for reading in the first place. During reading, if they have accomplished all their goals and if they are retaining the information they are reading. Lastly, after reading if they retained the informaiton and did I understand the information. Many of these things I knew before reading this chapter but it also gave different situations and strategies to use. I really liked how this chapter talked about how making learning more hands on and helping students discover. I think this is a great move to make in the education world, in my opinion hands on learning is the best type of learning there is. If students know what type of learner they are and have a hands on experiencethen they have the best of both worlds. I really enjoyed all that this chapter had to say!
Ch. 8
In chapter 8, it discussed writing to learn with adolescents. In my opinion, students need to write as much as possbile. Writing is such a wonderful gift for students to experience and they should do it as often as possbile. In the beginning of the chapter it talks about the writing process in general. It goes the throughout the entire writing process as general. Although we think we know everything there is about the writing and drafting process there is always more we can learn. In this chapter it discusses adolescent literature-powerful pins. First it discusses writing to set a purpose for what they are learning. It makes the students draw on prior knowledge and a great way of reviewing what they have just read. This is a great way because it allows students to draw on prior knowledge and expand on what they have just gone over in class. As I was reading this article, I couldn't help but think back during Junior High and High School and thinking of how boring it was that our teacher make us write all the time. I know now that it was very helpful because it has made me the writer I am today. I wonder if students today are still going through this writing process? I know this seems like a dying process but really its the best way to learn! With technology increasing more and more everyday, I wonder how I can use this process in my classroom?
I really enjoyed going to the think center the other day. That place was wonderful and something I think everyone should experience. Dr. Price gave a wonderful presentation and I really enjoyed it, it was very relatable. Her powerpoint was excellent, I wish I knew how to do that. I am very glad we went there, I would love to go back again!
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