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nth, in this blog I wrote "writing is the synthesis of the writing process". I should have written, writing in the synthesis of the learning process. Learning to read requires writing or, as MandyLee pointed out to me, some form of expressive literacy, for physically challenged people who cannot hold a pencil. That would be talking about it, singing, about it, drawing, acting it out, etc.

posted by kingmi on December 16, 2004 at 3:03 PM | link to this | reply

KlaraRoberts, Thank you! And it gets worse every year.

I can only keep my students in the stream of learning, and hope to influence other teachers to rely on traditional methods only as far as they make sense.

posted by kingmi on November 27, 2004 at 4:05 PM | link to this | reply

Yes, it is a problem, just as you've described it, kingmi. It's a shame.

I have the utmost respect for those that keep trying despite the overwhelming odds.

posted by KlaraRoberts on November 27, 2004 at 2:14 PM | link to this | reply

Klara, it is a workout! I've been out of hs for 23 years. Never going

back! It is so too late for the ones who really need you, and for those who don't, well, they don't need you! I love middle school-ers. They love to learn and thay still have the chance!

posted by kingmi on November 27, 2004 at 2:10 PM | link to this | reply

I see firsthand how difficult teaching is, kingmi. The people I have here

are both high school teachers in inner city schools, so they get a daily workout of patience, stress, and panic, all rolled into one. Plus, they actually touch a child's mind in the process. Not a bad daily practice, if you ask me.

posted by KlaraRoberts on November 27, 2004 at 1:31 PM | link to this | reply

Klara, thanks,

a compiment like that coming from you it's like joy antibacterial pouring down from heaven!

posted by kingmi on November 27, 2004 at 1:28 PM | link to this | reply

We learn from each other, kingmi. They have opened my eyes many times.

It takes a very strong person to be a good teacher, and this is one profession that is underrated.

posted by KlaraRoberts on November 27, 2004 at 1:24 PM | link to this | reply

KlaraRobers, Thank you, but something tells me they are learning from you

also --

posted by kingmi on November 27, 2004 at 1:23 PM | link to this | reply

And writing is about self-actualization, kingmi. Great post.

I have two teachers who are great writers here, and being a great writer, has made them better teachers!