Sunday, April 10, 2016
I read the teaching philosophy 2, but I have some criticism for it.
I did not agree with the writer in his saying " I would encourage my students to do the same when writing and thinking. Some of the methods I would encourage them to try is to use unconventional writing forms and language, such as slang, native language, poetry, journalistic writing, in addition to standard English and forms. "
I think if the writer write in slang, he restrict his writing for his nation, not for international readers. For example, I can understand any writing in English that has written in academic words but I can't understand any writing that has written in a slang words. Also, I disagree because the writer want to make the writing skill as the speaking skill by using the slang words in writing. The writer think his way is kind of freedom he give it to his students but in my opinion this is not freedom, this is undesirable indulgence.
I know that I do not have the right to criticize the writer in his philosophy but I have the right as a reader to express objection politely.
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As a white, middle-class, college-educated writer and teacher, I cannot assume that my language and cultural references are universal; there are many differences among people that can lead to misunderstanding a text. Teachers need to remember this when they create essay prompts and lesson plans.
ReplyDeleteI think it's important to explain language choices in general in terms of audience. Slang use ingratiates a writer with some audiences, alienates him/her from others. If the choice and its implications are clear, I see no problems.
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