Tuesday, October 13, 2009

your soup looks like brains

The most intriguing aspect of tutoring thus far has been the basis of Janet Emig's essay on the learning process of writing. I think it is the scientific aspect of the actual philosophy and big picture of learning that I would like to delve a little deeper into. I want to record the studies of the brain whilst communicating and learning. I want to talk about how to incorporate those studies into an active technique of teaching or tutoring. Communication is one of the most fascinating things to me, and Emig's gathered information on studying the brain and the action within the hemispheres definitely caught my interest. Studying the structure of communication and its distribution throughout the brain is fascinating to me, and I don't think I could have known how to word that, or that it even interested me, prior to reading Emig's argument.

I think that this topic is a little broad right now. I will have to modify it and focus it a little more primarily on the application it will have in writing centers in the future. Until then, I anticipate researching this topic and getting a general view of the progress this concept has made over the years, and organizing it into a document. I hope to attain some knowledge on the process of writing and maybe formulate an opinion on any controversies or arising questions pertaining to the topic.

Beginning the research process with Emig's essay will definitely provide me with an adequate foundation to build upon. I know that Emig's references will also be of great help to me. I think the knowledge gained in researching this topic can be applied to other areas, and I look forward to feeling confident on conversing about this topic in life. I think that sounds a little cheesy, but it is a philosophical concept, the process of learning and knowledge, while it is also an observable and worthwhile area of scientific study. Quite interesting. I am enthused about it, I hope research is abundant and specific, and I am hopeful about the completed product as well as the research process.

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