Posted in Education, Research, Writing on Oct 15th, 2007 No Comments »
Welcome to my contribution to Blog Action Day!
What’s it about?
On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind - the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone […]
Posted in Education, Research, Students, Teaching, Writing on Apr 13th, 2007 No Comments »
I might be pushing the envelope here regarding how this particular image relates to teaching and the downward spiral I see education trapped in, but let me explain—after you look:
Jennifer Maestre’s “Owl”
Here’s the thing: this sculpture took serious thought and perseverance. It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before: it’s an extraordinarily creative way to […]
Posted in College, Education, English, Illustration, Research, Students, Teaching, Writing on Mar 10th, 2007 No Comments »
Some of the things I have to include in my courses are not particularly enjoyable for me. (Imagine that, a job in which everything one is required to do is not utterly appealing.) English Writing 300 (1A, Freshman Composition) requires a research paper be included in the semester’s curriculum.
I loathe this. It […]
Posted in Books, Comparison/Contrast, Education, English, Research, Students, Teaching, Writing on Feb 3rd, 2007 No Comments »
I have struggled to find a balance between what is required of students, what I ask of them, and what they seem to be willing to do. While I have a great deal of flexibility when it comes to how content is presented and how required elements are taught, I am bound by very […]
Posted in Books, College, Education, English, Narration, Research, Students, Teaching, Writing on Jan 11th, 2007 No Comments »
When I was a student, I always viewed the days just before a new semester as exciting. New books, new binders, new opportunities. . .
As an instructor, I feel that same giddiness as the beginning of a new semester approaches. The newness surrounding books and binders and opportunities are not that different for […]