Most recent public comments by Morris Johnson https://nowcomment.com/users/41532 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106591?scroll_to=1050000 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106591?scroll_to=1050000 The challenge that I'm having with this piece is that it assumes that the individual writer wants to tell their story. I think that it's somewhat misguided to assume that young people want to share their story especially when they deal with topics that may leave a writer feeling exposed. While I think that it is very important to provide spaces and opportunities for students to share their personal stories, I don't want students to ever feel that their experiences are fodder for discussion. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:17:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106591?scroll_to=1049999 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106591?scroll_to=1049999 I think the authors' point about cultivating empathy through shared experiences is a really important place to start with any group of people, but particularly when participants could be potentially engaging in work that is deeply personal. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:09:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106591?scroll_to=1049984 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106591?scroll_to=1049984 It seems that if educators are going to be successful in supporting all students, they must take up the mantle of culturally responsive and culturally sustaining pedagogies. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:00:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106591?scroll_to=1049969 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106591?scroll_to=1049969 I feel that focused workshops serve as a great place to explore any topic, particularly ones aimed at culling out an individual's experiences. I believe that there is a lot to be said about the impact of small intimate settings on the creation of safe and productive workspaces. I also think there's a lot to be said about people who have shared experiences, inhabiting that space and engaging in reciprocal dialogue. I think the thing that is key for me is the piece about dialogue. Computer mediated dialogue is a great way for students to enter a larger conversation, ones populated by both familiar and unfamiliar peers. Having said that, I'm curious as to how the writer will attend to student's need to engage in oral dialogue. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:07:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70558?scroll_to=1046426 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70558?scroll_to=1046426 I wonder why she would be able to taste the gorund Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:41:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104739?scroll_to=1033654 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104739?scroll_to=1033654 It looks like you already beat me to my previous comment.lol Tue, 29 May 2018 18:46:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104739?scroll_to=1033653 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104739?scroll_to=1033653 I had a similar thought in the article I read. There I commented that I am often reminded that writing is thinking. We come to "know" the things we want to communicate through the drafting and revising process/ Tue, 29 May 2018 18:45:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104717?scroll_to=1033633 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104717?scroll_to=1033633 It seems like a practical guide to mindfulness as it relates to the writing process. Tue, 29 May 2018 18:15:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104717?scroll_to=1033632 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104717?scroll_to=1033632 This paragraph reminds me of a phrase that has emerged repeatedly over the course of my own academic career. I have been reminded that writing is thinking. We oftentimes arrive at our idea through the process of writing and revising. The writing process is about refining our thoughts while also attending to whether we've clarified our ideas to the extent that others can understand what we are trying to say. Tue, 29 May 2018 18:13:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104717?scroll_to=1033626 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104717?scroll_to=1033626 This stands out to me because the statement recognizes that everyone comes to the writing process possessing a multitude of experiences and interests. The author reminds me that it's important to maintain an asset-based mindset and to communicate this sort of idea to those who may find it difficult to proceed with writing tasks. Tue, 29 May 2018 18:05:05 -0400