Writing Philosophy

     What really had an impact on me this week was creating our own writing philosophy. I found that while typing and listing my ideas I felt something change in me, the desire and drive to have an impact on the students under my care. I really enjoyed this writing exercise because I was allowed to use figurative language which I really enjoy. Here is my writing philosophy, let me know your thoughts and I can't wait to see your pieces.

Writing Philosophy

            Writing is a process that requires practice and exposure to hone one's skills. As an educator, I will be the catalyst that inspires change within my students by exposing my students to various reading and writing strategies. Like a mirror, I would like my students to also reflect on me where I can improve as their teacher. There is a great misconception that writing is difficult or boring. It is not! Writing is fun and one of the truest forms of expression alongside speech. Think about writing as sharing your ideas and opinions with others. Think about all the books that have been written, printed, and shared with billions of people. All these books capture the author’s ideas and allow readers to experience these ideas.

            As a teacher of writing, I will educate my students that writing does not just have to be for grades. I will inform my students that writing can be used for real-life purposes like formally inquiring about misunderstandings that they might encounter in adulthood. Just like we need to speak we also need writing to communicate. My classroom will be a nursery for young writers who question everything and are free to express their opinions on the topics we explore. Students will be allowed the opportunity to share their favorite book and explain to fellow classmates why they enjoy that book.

            We are still at school and my students will be assessed but in new and innovative ways. My students will choose the pieces they feel confident being assessed on. After all,.   writers only publish the writing they are satisfied with, that has been polished. Assessments will not be limited to simply writing essays or reports, but also reenacting scenes from their favorite books and even creating costumes based on their favorite characters.

            Lastly, I would also encourage students to bring books from cultures that are typically excluded from our classrooms. Mangas are written by Japanese and Chinese authors that not only motivate students to read interesting stories about characters that face extreme hardships and overcome them but can also expose students to the customs and traditions of these countries.

Writing brings people together!    

The discussion of "The Reading and Writing Connection" gave very insightful information. For instance,

reading and writing are two sides of the same coin.

The Language Experience Approach integrates speaking and listening, reading and writing through

the creation of text based on personal experience is an excellent way to expose students of all levels to

the writing process as well as getting them to read.

Below is an illustration that helps to explain the Language Experience Approach.

Let me know if this illustration helps with understanding the approach.

What do you think about the L.E.A?