On Tony and Donald Murray:
I don't know if I enjoyed this presentation more because I already liked and was drawn to Murray's theories of writing, or because I loved the style in which Tony presented. Full of energy he wanted to be connected with his audience. He had the good idea of an activity in writing , first the wrong way and then the right Murray way.
Having the same idea of giving the audience a writing activity in order to help them experience a concept, I applauded and whole heartedly joined in.
Even though he took his 30 minutes he felt rushed and I felt rushed as I tried to absorb the last list of important information. I felt like I wanted to hear more about Murrays' teaching points and so I hope he will but some of his Power Point on is Blog for us to read.
I have been aware that New Hampshire and Boynton and Heinemann publish books from the process writing theory. They also publish books about second language readers and writers.
I wonder how New Hampshire, a whole state became an abundant source for a certain kind of writing?
nancy
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Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI thought the class project Tony assigned in his presentation, like your own, greatly improved his depiction of Murray’s theories. In fact, it clearly illustrated the complete dichotomy between what Murray experienced in his youth and what he aimed to achieve in his own teaching. You could feel the tension and frustration with the first assignment (no wonder he dropped out twice).
I, too, felt like Tony’s presentation was rushed, though. It seems that he pushed the last portion of it through in order for us to get out on time and that was unfortunate. I, personally, have no problem staying a few minutes later than expected if it gives someone the chance to fully explicate their ideas. In fact, it not only benefits them, but us as well, considering we are trying to learn about these theorists together.
Thomas