311 Reflections April 17, 2007
Posted by waldrup49 in English311.trackback
As with my 310 blog it is hard to believe it is the end of the semester and also like 310 I plan on continuing this blog for my own enjoyment and inquiry.
The main thing I have learned from an academic standpoint is that I have a lot more reading and writing to do before I come up with a thorough, concise philosophy on the methodology of reading both at the beginning stages and for meaning. I have a sneaking suspicion that I will end up with a pretty unique view that might not systematically line up with a current position.
What I enjoyed the most about this blog was being able to focus on the methods of reading and literary theory on my own terms. So many times in my English classes I am one of only a couple student that are not English majors (I am a social studies major) and I feel confused or intimidated while my fellow student seem so well versed and comfortable with the terms and subjects that are being discussed. Being able to research and produce what i am learning in this format makes me feel so much more comfortable. I can’t help but think that some of my students might be able to thrive with this technology also. This is what i posted on my 310 blog and it summarizes where I stand for this blog also.
My plan is to continue to use my blog and my RSS reader to continue this blog (it will probably have different categories then 310 and 311) and I might expand it to include one or two more categories about social studies and the process of becoming a teacher. I will extend my search to include and focus on more scholarly journals. hopefully this will help me develop an ongoing teaching philosophy throughout my career. To me it is the perfect way to express, review, and edit my beliefs while hopefully getting feedback from outside sources.
Wade-
I really respect you, and it was great getting to know you this semester. Sometimes classes just seem to have the right chemistry, and I was lucky this semester to have two. My theater class, and Adolescent Literature. I was excited everyday to come to class, find out what Rozema had in store for us, and just see how all my friends were doing. I think it is a great idea to keep up this blog, and to extend it after this class. Thank you for the idea! And, good luck, I know you will make a fantastic teacher someday. And remember to that it is ok to be idealistic in teaching, too many teachers lose it (idealism, not their minds) too soon! And have fun being a Dad!
-Jana
Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation
Anyway … nice blog to visit.
cheers, Addams
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