(June 2011)
Today, I wrote a position paper for a class. The subject? Practical reasoning--the philosophy behind determining a course of action...the reasoning one undertakes in order to arrive at an intention, which then prompts action... I was to reflect upon the practical reasoning of an effective teacher, and though I entered the process with little formal knowledge of the philosophy, I came away realizing that I had, indeed, internalized a good share of convictions over the years. Through this reading-writing experience, my understanding of this subject and myself concretized.
Isn't that the beauty of writing--that it shapes our thinking and serves as an avenue of intellectual consideration? I entered the writing process uncertain of the outcome and exited it a more confident, grounded thinker.
Students at all levels are not writing enough.
Today, I wrote a position paper for a class. The subject? Practical reasoning--the philosophy behind determining a course of action...the reasoning one undertakes in order to arrive at an intention, which then prompts action... I was to reflect upon the practical reasoning of an effective teacher, and though I entered the process with little formal knowledge of the philosophy, I came away realizing that I had, indeed, internalized a good share of convictions over the years. Through this reading-writing experience, my understanding of this subject and myself concretized.
Isn't that the beauty of writing--that it shapes our thinking and serves as an avenue of intellectual consideration? I entered the writing process uncertain of the outcome and exited it a more confident, grounded thinker.
Students at all levels are not writing enough.
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