Writing Experience

Since returning to college the extent of writing courses has been limited. I have taken a few literary analysis courses where the focus were poems and literature involving Black women writers however, LAED 445 is the first course pertaining to writing and how to develop and teach future students.
I am a sponge trying to soak in as much information as possible.

Reflecting on my past as made me aware that there are many avenues that I need to revisit and tighten up in order to be a successful teacher. There are differentiated ways to aid students of color and that is my main priority.
The necessary strategies towards producing literate student is a process of do and redo. There are techniques which will work for a few. There are numerous styles of teaching students to write.
Brainstorming and getting ideas on paper is the first step. Letting the students write about issues in their own lives. The subject matter may be foreign to the teacher but necessary for the student to accomplish their goal. Writing about something familiar has always been a concept that works.
After a student becomes comfortable with the writing process, new and different subject topics are approachable. They are able to write an essay about a book plot or main character of choice.
Making the lesson creative and fun will help students enjoy what they are doing while learning.

Supporting the students ideas is crucial. Concentrating on correct grammar and punctuation comes later. Grasping the main points behind composing an essay is the ultimate goal.
Teaching students today requires a lot of flexibility on the teacher. Learning how not to clump everyone into the same category is important. Most students learn thoughtful and genuine guidance from their teacher . The student needs support, positive input and an open environment to thrive and develop. Students need to feel comfortable in the class not only trusting the teacher but the other classmates as well.