What that means in terms of your choice will vary. Part of the process we will all go through is trying to connect what we learn about thinking and learning from our reading and from each other to what we already know about thinking and learning. Having disparate types and topics of texts will only enrich this experience.
For those of you that would like some suggestions, an Amazon Wish List with possible choices has been put together. This list can be accessed here: http://amzn.com/w/RJJ3ZQG28C2U
I will highlight two texts from the list that you are familiar with:
Frank Smith's text Reading Without Nonsense is the source of the chapter "Constructing a Theory of the World" from the January 6th reading assignment. For those of you interested in getting the full context of Smith's positions regarding reading and reading instruction, this might be the selection for you.
James Zull's text The Art of Changing the Brain was the source for the chapter on the importance played by connection-making (both literally and figuratively) in learning. In Zull's words, learning is physical, so he gives us a neuroscientist's perspective on the mechanics of learning and how those mechanics connect to teaching.
Action Steps:
1. Choose the text you would like to read or re-read.
2. E-mail Quinton Freeman your book of choice.
3. Move on to the post "Before You Begin Reading"
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