Monthly Archives: September 2013

Journal Review: Content-Specific (English)

Posted on September 16, 2013 by rinwhyte

West’s article, “Weblogs and literary responses: Socially situated identities and hybrid social languages in English class blogs,” is a detailed account of the juxtaposition of academic literary study and online posting.  She draws three students from her class and utilizes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Journal Review: Student Diversity

Posted on September 16, 2013 by rinwhyte

This particular entry will require an introduction of its own, as I believe it to be part of a larger issue that is very hot these days.  I need to preface this by stating that I am a second-generation American … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Journal Review: Balanced Literacy

Posted on September 16, 2013 by rinwhyte

Danielle V. Dennis’ article, “’I’m Not Stupid’: How Assessment Drives (In)Appropriate Reading Instruction,” shows the drawback to standardized testing because of generalized results.  While some students struggle on tests pertaining to verbal aptitude, her experiences lead her to contend with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Journal Review: Classroom Management

Posted on September 16, 2013 by rinwhyte

In his article, “Discipline or Punish?  Some Suggestions for School Policy and Teacher Practice,” Yang provides a comparative analysis of the words “discipline” and “punishment” in the context of how it affects student education.  Having conducted his own study across … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Journal Review: Learning and Assessment

Posted on September 16, 2013 by rinwhyte

In 1983, Howard Gardner’s psychological work, Frames of Mind: Theory of Multiple Intelligences, became a highly embraced ideal in the realm of education.  Over the subsequent twenty-seven years, Gardner’s initial seven intelligences have been expanded to nine, each one measurable … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Journal Review: Introduction

Posted on September 16, 2013 by rinwhyte

As a graduate student, the bulk of my assignments for class were journal reviews, where an article from an educational journal was read and a reaction was submitted based on the class’ theme.  There are five, in all, here: Learning … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment