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I really liked being permitted time t to discuss with my fellow colleagues about my Inquiry Research topic. My topic is on How does Cooperative Learning in Elementary Classrooms affect young children academically? I was trying hard to focus how it helped or did not help in writing, but there is not alot of specific research on just writing, so I have had to expand it with the help of others and their suggestions to academically in a whole. I know that this is not a topic that is brand new, but is very interesting to teachers, because some will not give to letting children work in group settings, and at the appropriate times, it is more beneficial than the "old school" way. I appreciate and take all of the comments or suggestions made by others to heart and try to utilize them in a constructive way to help and better myself and my students. I to have heard about alot of topics that I would love to read the research papers on as well! Thanks to everyone!
Relax
It fits every part of the post!
The discussion activity we did this afternoon was very helpful. I think we all got a lot of different viewpoints about out topic and some valuable input regarding those "other points of view." It was so encouraging to hear another's perspective and I think it will help immensely as we begin writing. I know I'm very interested in my topic - Grammar's place in the teaching of writing - and it was quite satisfying to heap that others have some of the same concerns. Sometimes we (I) forget just how much expertise is represented by our classmates! What insight and everyone is always so willing to share. I love it!
After sharing my idea, Ann said that she read a book in undergrad that may be very helpful. It is directly related to visualization ("movies in the mind") and would totally be relevant. She is working on getting me the title of that book. Thanks, Ann.
I also want to say that I want a copy of my peers' papers. All of the topics that I heard today are applicable to my classroom.
Happy July 4th (and day off!)
When I met with my group, it seemed most feel very comfortable with the topics they've selected and are making progress. I would simply repeat what Sherrie said earlier today, that it's time for everyone to start writing. I've started writing because I want to see where this topic is going and if my research is working. So far it is.
I think sometimes we see the research as the hard part and the writing as the easy part, but we need to give the writing the time it needs.
I got some great feedback on my topic for my inquiry paper and it was in a little bit of a different direction than where I was headed with it; yet, it brought up some ideas and avenues that I hadn't even considered or explored In the past we spent so much time on "private writing" and none of it was ever shared until you turned in the final draft. This has been an eye-opening experience. Sharing with others? Why haven't we done this more often with colleagues, friends, groups?...
Sorry it took me so long to blog. I was talking to Sherrie and Talinn about my paper and then I had to go home and write. I got a lot out and I think it's stronger than ever. Anyway, Carly, I found the book, I'll try to write it down and bring the title with me on Thursday, but in case I forget it's: You Gotta BE the Book: Teaching Engaged and Reflective Reading with Adolescents. By Jeffrey Wilhelm. If I remember correctly a lot of it is about visualizing the text and strategies to help student do so. It should be helpful.
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