From the monthly archives:

September 2011

Teaching Writing to Students Who Don’t Like to Write

September 21, 2011
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This semester, I feel lucky to be able to teach students who – by their own admission – hate writing. Candid comments have included “I already know that I’m bad at writing” and “I don’t believe in the writing process, I just write what’s on my mind.”

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Proceed as the Way Opens

September 1, 2011
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One of the most important things I’ve learned this summer grew from a piece of advice dispensed by one of my yoga instructors: “proceed as the way opens”. I love the way these words spark my imagination. I envision myself in a dark tunnel, stepping gingerly to avoid rocks and snakes and using my hands to feel for the path.

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