Persistent Pondering http://persistentpondering.posterous.com Where do social action, art, music, technology, media, pop culture, and most importantly, student needs intersect? posterous.com Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:02:00 -0700 Reading Enrique's Journey http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/reading-enriques-journey http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/reading-enriques-journey

As part of my work with North Star of Texas Writing Project (NSTWP), I am participating in research about Culturally Mediated Writing Instruction (CMWI). It focuses on how to strengthen academic writing for ELLs. The research group is reading Sonja Nazario's Enrique's Journey. Thus far, it is incredible. I have chosen to discuss any interesting moments from this powerful read here on my blog. More coming soon...

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:39:41 -0700 Human Systems Dynamics, Zone of Proximal Development, and CMWI http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/human-systems-dynamics-zone-of-proximal-devel http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/human-systems-dynamics-zone-of-proximal-devel

Understanding the complex ecology composed of diverse systems and individuals is integral to helping "students read and write powerfully and independently" (Patterson, CMWI, August 4, 2010). Mediating while searching for and examining patterns in an unpredictable network of systems partners with inquiry to investigate the dynamics in the socio-cultural practice that is literacy. That's what Culturally Mediated Writing Instruction (CMWI) means to me.

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