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Hi Rosemary, Jennifer and Samintha

I've used wiki previously but am still learning how to use this new technological system! I thought that it might be a good idea if we each chose a colour to write to make it easier to identify who wrote what. I've read Kohan and am brainstorming some points for both parts. I hope to have something written if not late this evening then tomorrow. Cheers, Paula

Hi Girls I've written some very brief points about the first statement and apologise for not writing points about the second statement. I find it challenging to write negatively but hopefully something will come up. Here are my points for agreeing and justifying the school's stance on literacy:

Allows students to explore for themselves what they are learning and assists them to gain better understanding at their level

Students need to make meaning of what they are learning and be able to apply it to their world - the real world

Memorising and direct instructions including work sheets will hinder students from learning as well as being challenged to think deeper

Obtaining skills is important to acquire but what good is it to be proficient if it doesn't make sense?

Allows for teachers to observe what students are thinking and what steps students are taking to learn and understand

Students need opportunities to take risks and should be encouraged to do so. Students need to be challenged in their thinking.

I hope I'm on the right track and it makes sense. Again apologies if it doesn't.

Paula - 11.09pm - 11.03.10

Hi Paula, Just letting you know that I am working on getting the other members of your group a little more active. Rosemary and Jennifer(if she is wiki Jen Jen have received or accepted invitations but Samintha as yet has not. Sue Wilson