March 27th, 2012
Choice Reading- New Bible Dictionary
I chose to read a passage in Jeremiah. This passage talked about the destruction and the fall of Jerusalem. It talks about King Zedekiah and how he fled when his city was invaded. However, he was captured and his family was killed before him. That was the last thing he saw before King Nebuchadnezzar had his eyes put out. The city was taking over and the temple was burned and only a few poor people remained in the land. I read this because I had to read a passage for class. While I was reading this I was making connections to other passages in the bible this relates to, such as passages in 2 Chronicles and Ezekiel. I also used reading strategies to make connections with how to break down a passage for another class that I am in. So I can apply what I read, and how I read a passage for one class and apply it to the other. I also used the strategy of re reading because sometimes it is hard to understand bible passages the first time you read them. You have to take a deeper and more in depth look at what you are reading. I took notes, which is another strategy so it would be easier to break down and understand the information in the passage.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Running to Achieve
March 22nd, 2012
Article: Running to Achieve
This article starts off by talking about a woman who enjoyed running and ran throughout her school years. During her doctoral studies she developed a fitness program that involved running a literacy. She developed this program due to the high obesity and low literacy rates in Alabama. I think that this program is great. It is such a good idea. Not only does it help with fitness as well as literacy, but it also helps the students form bonds with their teachers. It helps with student to teacher connections which makes for a better, stronger and more positive school. I saw that the article mentioned modeling. Which is something we have been talking about in class. I think that this program should be implemented in other schools as well because it seems to have many benefits and a positive outcome. I know that sometimes it is harder for PE teacher to think of how they can incorporate literacy in there classroom. What better way than this. Not to mention they are also getting other teachers involved as well which helps spread the idea of literacy in different content area and how you can creatively and successfully incorporate it into your classroom. This is the first steps to bigger literacy programs.
The reading strategy I used while reading this article was making connections.
Citations
The University of Alabama. (2010) “Running to Achieve’ Program Combines Fitness, Literacy” Retrieved from http://dialog.ua.edu/2010/10/running-to-achieve- program-combines-fitness-literacy/
Promoting Learning through Content Literacy Instruction.
March 22nd, 2012
Article: Misulis
This article talked about the importance of literacy and how it should not stop at the elementary school level and that it is incorporated throughout the school years and applied to different content areas. The article discussed beliefs and application when it comes to content literacy. The article also talked about the different types of strategies that can be used. One thing that caught my attention in this article was when it talked about the fact that even though content area literacy is growing there is still many opportunities to introduce new things and further content literacy. This helped me to think of when I am a future teacher and how I have the ability to impact students when it comes to literacy. I can work at making improving literacy and really be able to make a difference and be an advocate of literacy in my content area. I also noted the part of the article where It said teachers and students need to make decisions about why they are attempting to accomplish something, not simply base it upon what they want to accomplish. I think this is so important because when teachers and students are on the same page it makes for a very healthy learning environment. And if students are able to understand why they are learning something and be able to apply it and make connections they are more likely to be motivated to learn. Lastly, I thought it was very good how the article stated that teachers need to have an in-depth understanding of their students. This will help teachers be able to connect and realize what their students need to know and what knowledge their students are bringing to the classroom.
The strategies I used while reading this article were; making connections, and re-reading.
Citation
Misulis, Katherine E. (2009). Promoting Learning through Content Literacy Instruction.
Article: Misulis
This article talked about the importance of literacy and how it should not stop at the elementary school level and that it is incorporated throughout the school years and applied to different content areas. The article discussed beliefs and application when it comes to content literacy. The article also talked about the different types of strategies that can be used. One thing that caught my attention in this article was when it talked about the fact that even though content area literacy is growing there is still many opportunities to introduce new things and further content literacy. This helped me to think of when I am a future teacher and how I have the ability to impact students when it comes to literacy. I can work at making improving literacy and really be able to make a difference and be an advocate of literacy in my content area. I also noted the part of the article where It said teachers and students need to make decisions about why they are attempting to accomplish something, not simply base it upon what they want to accomplish. I think this is so important because when teachers and students are on the same page it makes for a very healthy learning environment. And if students are able to understand why they are learning something and be able to apply it and make connections they are more likely to be motivated to learn. Lastly, I thought it was very good how the article stated that teachers need to have an in-depth understanding of their students. This will help teachers be able to connect and realize what their students need to know and what knowledge their students are bringing to the classroom.
The strategies I used while reading this article were; making connections, and re-reading.
Citation
Misulis, Katherine E. (2009). Promoting Learning through Content Literacy Instruction.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Chapter 3- (Re)Imagining literacies for mathematics classrooms
March 20th, 2012
Chapter 3- (Re)Imagining literacies for mathematics classrooms
This chapter talks about literacy in math. It discussed the need for a deep understanding in Mathematics. There should be a focus on constructing meaning, building connections and developing understanding. The chapter talks about 3 principles; meaning, activity and literacy. If these three principles are applied to the classroom it will help with mathematical literacy. It is interesting to read about how literacy fit into the different content areas and how the meaning of literacy changes within the content areas. The chapter on art talk about making connections and constructing meaning however, applying that to these two content areas is different. It is the same idea but it is executed differently. Ultimately literacy aims at getting a deeper understanding of the subject you are applying it to. I think this is true for every content area. Reading strategies helped a lot while I was reading this chapter. I used the strategy of re-reading. However, the most beneficial strategy I used while reading this chapter was making connections. While reading I was able to make so many connections to what I had already read in previous chapters and it helped me to better understand what I was reading in this chapter. I have struggled with math in the past so I decided to read this chapter because I thought it would be interesting to see what they had to say about math literacy. Perhaps some of it could help me in the future.
Citation
Draper, R. (2005). (Re)Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction. New York, NY: National Writing Project.
Chapter 3- (Re)Imagining literacies for mathematics classrooms
This chapter talks about literacy in math. It discussed the need for a deep understanding in Mathematics. There should be a focus on constructing meaning, building connections and developing understanding. The chapter talks about 3 principles; meaning, activity and literacy. If these three principles are applied to the classroom it will help with mathematical literacy. It is interesting to read about how literacy fit into the different content areas and how the meaning of literacy changes within the content areas. The chapter on art talk about making connections and constructing meaning however, applying that to these two content areas is different. It is the same idea but it is executed differently. Ultimately literacy aims at getting a deeper understanding of the subject you are applying it to. I think this is true for every content area. Reading strategies helped a lot while I was reading this chapter. I used the strategy of re-reading. However, the most beneficial strategy I used while reading this chapter was making connections. While reading I was able to make so many connections to what I had already read in previous chapters and it helped me to better understand what I was reading in this chapter. I have struggled with math in the past so I decided to read this chapter because I thought it would be interesting to see what they had to say about math literacy. Perhaps some of it could help me in the future.
Citation
Draper, R. (2005). (Re)Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction. New York, NY: National Writing Project.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Choice Reading Response- Jeremiah and Nahum
March 19th, 2012
Choice Reading
The reading that I chose to do was from the book of Nahum and Jeremiah 50-51. We are doing an analysis in class so I read these chapters. Jeremiah 50-51 and Nahum talk about destruction. In Jeremiah the destruction of Babylon is discussed. In Nahum it talks about the destruction of Nineveh. Both of these readings had similar themes. Utter destruction, punishment, desolation, God pouring out his wrath about the cities. I chose this text because I had to make comparisons between the two. While reading I had to flip back and forth to make connections to the other book. Using reading strategies helped me very much with this. I took notes to help me to remember what I read and to easily document the similarities and differences. I made connection (text to text). I reread to make sure that I got most of the comparing and contrasting points.
Choice Reading
The reading that I chose to do was from the book of Nahum and Jeremiah 50-51. We are doing an analysis in class so I read these chapters. Jeremiah 50-51 and Nahum talk about destruction. In Jeremiah the destruction of Babylon is discussed. In Nahum it talks about the destruction of Nineveh. Both of these readings had similar themes. Utter destruction, punishment, desolation, God pouring out his wrath about the cities. I chose this text because I had to make comparisons between the two. While reading I had to flip back and forth to make connections to the other book. Using reading strategies helped me very much with this. I took notes to help me to remember what I read and to easily document the similarities and differences. I made connection (text to text). I reread to make sure that I got most of the comparing and contrasting points.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Draper - Chapter 10 (visual arts)
March 17th, 2012
Journal- (re)imagining illiteracies for visual arts classrooms
This chapter talked about literacy in terms of visual arts. The chapter starts of by saying that visual arts teachers may stray from literacy because they think that it means dropping everything and reading a book. However, this is not the case. Visual arts literacy focuses more on the meaning of a work of art. It encourages students to look deeper and think about a work. There are also illiteracies when it comes to creating art. As an educator it is important to help students create symbols, images, and visual expressions. The chapter discusses how to incorporate text into your classroom.
As an art teacher I could incorporate relevant text easily into my classroom. For example if I am doing a lesson on beading. I could give the students a small article about beads and how they were used and made in ancient times and how they are used and made now.
One thing from this chapter that I thought it was very interesting when it talked about illiteracies in creating art as well as viewing art and how there is a connection between making art and understanding and learning. It was discussed in this chapter that creation generates new understanding and perspective. I agree with this. I think that creation really opens your mind in so many ways.
I also thought the idea of meaning making was interesting. This term refers to students thinking and making meaning of what they are viewing. It should occur when students are creating art as well. It’s about the process of thinking.
The strategies I used while reading this chapter would be re-reading, note taking, and making connections.
Citation
Draper, R. (2005). (Re)Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction. New York, NY: National Writing Project.
Journal- (re)imagining illiteracies for visual arts classrooms
This chapter talked about literacy in terms of visual arts. The chapter starts of by saying that visual arts teachers may stray from literacy because they think that it means dropping everything and reading a book. However, this is not the case. Visual arts literacy focuses more on the meaning of a work of art. It encourages students to look deeper and think about a work. There are also illiteracies when it comes to creating art. As an educator it is important to help students create symbols, images, and visual expressions. The chapter discusses how to incorporate text into your classroom.
As an art teacher I could incorporate relevant text easily into my classroom. For example if I am doing a lesson on beading. I could give the students a small article about beads and how they were used and made in ancient times and how they are used and made now.
One thing from this chapter that I thought it was very interesting when it talked about illiteracies in creating art as well as viewing art and how there is a connection between making art and understanding and learning. It was discussed in this chapter that creation generates new understanding and perspective. I agree with this. I think that creation really opens your mind in so many ways.
I also thought the idea of meaning making was interesting. This term refers to students thinking and making meaning of what they are viewing. It should occur when students are creating art as well. It’s about the process of thinking.
The strategies I used while reading this chapter would be re-reading, note taking, and making connections.
Citation
Draper, R. (2005). (Re)Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction. New York, NY: National Writing Project.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Draper Chapter 2 and 11
March 13th, 2012
Draper Chapter 2 and 11
The book discussed the conflicts that may arise when it comes to literacy instruction in a specific content area. Reading and writing has yet to meet the expectations of literacy specialists. It discussed the traditional meaning of literacy and text and literacy. It talked about redefining text and literacy and that specific texts belong with specific content areas. Math teachers don’t have to necessarily start reading novels during class time, it s more like they should teach more appropriate forms of text and literacy such as reading graphs. These two chapters stressed the importance of broadening our view of literacy and text and working together.
When it came to the part about the traditional meaning of literacy and text I immediately made a connection to what we have been discovering about those two terms in class. Due to the fact that I am an art education major I have to think outside of the box when it comes literacy and what that means in my content area and how I can incorporate it into my classroom. I agree that it is very important to fully understand and get a broader view of text and literacy. You need to really understand what these two terms mean in order to apply them to your content area and classroom.
The reading strategies I used while reading these chapters were: re-reading, taking notes and making connections.
Citation
Draper, R. (2005). (Re)Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction. New York, NY: National Writing Project.
Draper Chapter 2 and 11
The book discussed the conflicts that may arise when it comes to literacy instruction in a specific content area. Reading and writing has yet to meet the expectations of literacy specialists. It discussed the traditional meaning of literacy and text and literacy. It talked about redefining text and literacy and that specific texts belong with specific content areas. Math teachers don’t have to necessarily start reading novels during class time, it s more like they should teach more appropriate forms of text and literacy such as reading graphs. These two chapters stressed the importance of broadening our view of literacy and text and working together.
When it came to the part about the traditional meaning of literacy and text I immediately made a connection to what we have been discovering about those two terms in class. Due to the fact that I am an art education major I have to think outside of the box when it comes literacy and what that means in my content area and how I can incorporate it into my classroom. I agree that it is very important to fully understand and get a broader view of text and literacy. You need to really understand what these two terms mean in order to apply them to your content area and classroom.
The reading strategies I used while reading these chapters were: re-reading, taking notes and making connections.
Citation
Draper, R. (2005). (Re)Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction. New York, NY: National Writing Project.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Choice Readind Response- A day on the farm :-)
March 13th, 2012
Choice Reading
I chose to read a journal entry. I went to a farm over spring break so I wrote about it on a separate piece of paper because I didn’t bring my journal to write in. So today as I rewrote what I had written on the paper into my journal I also re-read it. It was about how much fun I had on the farm and how much I loved being there and didn’t want to leave. I talked about what I did and the new experience I had. It had a very nice time and I cannot wait to go back.
I chose this because it is something that is important to me. I really love to go back and read about how I spent my days because often we forget the little things that we do throughout the years and the small memories that we have made. I really enjoy reading back on it all and feeling like I am there again.
The reading strategy I used was re-reading.
Choice Reading
I chose to read a journal entry. I went to a farm over spring break so I wrote about it on a separate piece of paper because I didn’t bring my journal to write in. So today as I rewrote what I had written on the paper into my journal I also re-read it. It was about how much fun I had on the farm and how much I loved being there and didn’t want to leave. I talked about what I did and the new experience I had. It had a very nice time and I cannot wait to go back.
I chose this because it is something that is important to me. I really love to go back and read about how I spent my days because often we forget the little things that we do throughout the years and the small memories that we have made. I really enjoy reading back on it all and feeling like I am there again.
The reading strategy I used was re-reading.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Draper - Chapter 1
March 2nd, 2012
(Re) Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction - Chapter 1
The chapter starts off by talking about how teachers must use their imagination in order to make a change. It talked about breaking the idea of literacy driven vs. content driven. The chapter discussed the strengths that content- area teachers and literacy specialist have to offer. It went on to say that evaluation was also important when it came to collaboration of the two.
While reading this chapter I found the point of criteria evaluation interesting and important. It helped me to understand that many things need to be worked together in order to make re-imagining successful. I want to keep in mind that it is important to helps students to use the discipline in order to enable them to use their newly acquired knowledge and illiteracies to solve problems and generate new settings within a discipline.
I also thought it was interesting when the author talked about literacy and “doing school”. I think that it is important to make sure that students are growing and learning in all parts of their lives. We as educators need to make sure that what we teach our students is applicable in school and in their everyday lives. I also believe that it is very important to make sure that content and literacy are not thought of separately. The book talks about how focusing on both of these two things helps adolescents live fuller lives.
The reading strategies I used while reading this chapter were taking notes and re-reading. The text was packed with information so I had to re-read and take notes in order to organize my thought and stay with the text.
Citation
Draper, R. (2005). (Re)Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction. New York, NY: National Writing Project.
(Re) Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction - Chapter 1
The chapter starts off by talking about how teachers must use their imagination in order to make a change. It talked about breaking the idea of literacy driven vs. content driven. The chapter discussed the strengths that content- area teachers and literacy specialist have to offer. It went on to say that evaluation was also important when it came to collaboration of the two.
While reading this chapter I found the point of criteria evaluation interesting and important. It helped me to understand that many things need to be worked together in order to make re-imagining successful. I want to keep in mind that it is important to helps students to use the discipline in order to enable them to use their newly acquired knowledge and illiteracies to solve problems and generate new settings within a discipline.
I also thought it was interesting when the author talked about literacy and “doing school”. I think that it is important to make sure that students are growing and learning in all parts of their lives. We as educators need to make sure that what we teach our students is applicable in school and in their everyday lives. I also believe that it is very important to make sure that content and literacy are not thought of separately. The book talks about how focusing on both of these two things helps adolescents live fuller lives.
The reading strategies I used while reading this chapter were taking notes and re-reading. The text was packed with information so I had to re-read and take notes in order to organize my thought and stay with the text.
Citation
Draper, R. (2005). (Re)Imagining Content- Area Literacy Instruction. New York, NY: National Writing Project.
Article of the Week- Phsyical Education
March 1st, 2012
Article: Middle School Students Enjoy Wii in Physical Education Class
Article: N.Y. lawsuit questions safety of dodge ball
The first article, “Middle School Students Enjoy Wii in Physical Education Class”, talked about using the game wii game system in physical education class. The students play wii games that focus on aerobics and other gym activities. The article talks about the many benefits that wii has when it comes to gym class. This system helps with students who are impaired. I think that this is a great tool for students with impairments due to the fact that they may not be able to participate in a traditional gym setting. However, for students without impairments I am not so sure that I would be a supporter of using the wii. I am a person that values fresh air and interaction with others. I think that there is nothing like playing a kickball game with friends on a sunny day. Therefore, if my student were attending the school and he/she did not have an impairment that kept her from participating in gym I would much, much, much rather my child play out side and interact with others in that sense. However, I do agree that the wii has benefits, but I just feel that nothing compares to fresh air and the real thing.
The second article was called, “N.Y. lawsuit questions safety of dodge ball”. This article talked about the dangers of dodge ball and if it should be allowed to be played in schools. The article focused on a little girl who broke her elbow while playing the game. The question that arose was is dodge ball to violent to play in schools? Though I think that dodge ball is more on the aggressive side I don’t think that it should be banned from schools. I feel like there is a risk in anything that you do. Maybe what schools should consider is not making every student have to participate in dodge ball. The students who decide they want to play should be able to play and the students who would rather do something else should be free to do so.
A strategy I used while reading these articles were making connections. I connected my experiences in gym class with the topics discussed in the articles.
Citations
Luca, Andrei. (2012) “Middle School Students Enjoy Wii in Physical Education Class”
Retrieved from https://angel.evangel.edu/Angel/section/content/default.asp?WCI=pgDisplay&W CU=CRSCNT&ENTRY_ID=BF572788782C4029BE4A806A08F0C67C
Associated Press. (2004) “N.Y. lawsuit questions safety of dodge ball” Retrieved from
https://angel.evangel.edu/Angel/section/content/default.asp?WCI=pgDisplay&W CU=CRSCNT&ENTRY_ID=F3227809388B406ABF5569B69DA0AE20
Article: Middle School Students Enjoy Wii in Physical Education Class
Article: N.Y. lawsuit questions safety of dodge ball
The first article, “Middle School Students Enjoy Wii in Physical Education Class”, talked about using the game wii game system in physical education class. The students play wii games that focus on aerobics and other gym activities. The article talks about the many benefits that wii has when it comes to gym class. This system helps with students who are impaired. I think that this is a great tool for students with impairments due to the fact that they may not be able to participate in a traditional gym setting. However, for students without impairments I am not so sure that I would be a supporter of using the wii. I am a person that values fresh air and interaction with others. I think that there is nothing like playing a kickball game with friends on a sunny day. Therefore, if my student were attending the school and he/she did not have an impairment that kept her from participating in gym I would much, much, much rather my child play out side and interact with others in that sense. However, I do agree that the wii has benefits, but I just feel that nothing compares to fresh air and the real thing.
The second article was called, “N.Y. lawsuit questions safety of dodge ball”. This article talked about the dangers of dodge ball and if it should be allowed to be played in schools. The article focused on a little girl who broke her elbow while playing the game. The question that arose was is dodge ball to violent to play in schools? Though I think that dodge ball is more on the aggressive side I don’t think that it should be banned from schools. I feel like there is a risk in anything that you do. Maybe what schools should consider is not making every student have to participate in dodge ball. The students who decide they want to play should be able to play and the students who would rather do something else should be free to do so.
A strategy I used while reading these articles were making connections. I connected my experiences in gym class with the topics discussed in the articles.
Citations
Luca, Andrei. (2012) “Middle School Students Enjoy Wii in Physical Education Class”
Retrieved from https://angel.evangel.edu/Angel/section/content/default.asp?WCI=pgDisplay&W CU=CRSCNT&ENTRY_ID=BF572788782C4029BE4A806A08F0C67C
Associated Press. (2004) “N.Y. lawsuit questions safety of dodge ball” Retrieved from
https://angel.evangel.edu/Angel/section/content/default.asp?WCI=pgDisplay&W CU=CRSCNT&ENTRY_ID=F3227809388B406ABF5569B69DA0AE20
Choice Readind Response- "I can't help falling in love with you" by Elvis
February 28th, 2012
Choice Reading
Once again my choice reading topic is lyrics and chords. The lyrics to the chords are from a song called, Can’t help falling in love with you. Originally it is by Elvis, but I am learning how to play the version by Ingrid Michaelson. The song starts off saying “wise men say only fools rush in, but I can’t help falling in love with you.” The whole song basically progresses from there saying that she/he doesn’t care what the world says and that they are meant to be. It is a very sweet song J . I chose this song because I already knew how to play the chords C and G on the guitar and this song started off with a G and C and then I taught my self the rest of the chords. I also like the sound of the song so it was just a perfect choice for me. The reading strategies I used while reading this text would be “re-reading” because I have to practice over and over in order to learn the song.
Choice Reading
Once again my choice reading topic is lyrics and chords. The lyrics to the chords are from a song called, Can’t help falling in love with you. Originally it is by Elvis, but I am learning how to play the version by Ingrid Michaelson. The song starts off saying “wise men say only fools rush in, but I can’t help falling in love with you.” The whole song basically progresses from there saying that she/he doesn’t care what the world says and that they are meant to be. It is a very sweet song J . I chose this song because I already knew how to play the chords C and G on the guitar and this song started off with a G and C and then I taught my self the rest of the chords. I also like the sound of the song so it was just a perfect choice for me. The reading strategies I used while reading this text would be “re-reading” because I have to practice over and over in order to learn the song.
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