Chapter 4
"Teaching students the habit of revising their work goes further than any other single strategy for success." (68)
I'm not quite sure how I feel about this statement, which is why I chose it. On one hand, I believe that the opportunity to revise one's work can be beneficial and provide a higher quality final product. On the other hand, I feel that this might have negative effects. For one, students will come to accept that it is alright to turn in work that is not of their best quality because they will have a chance to revise their work. This mindset could be transferred to the "real world" where unfortunately, many professions do not allow automatic and numerous chances for revision and reflection. I believe that students must always turn in work that was done to the best of their ability on the first try, regardless of if a revision will be allowed. This will get them in the habit of a strong work ethic and will prepare them for the outside world.
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great points. you have your work cut out for you in balancing the desire to do ones best and the willingness (and desire) to always improve.
good reflection.
dr.theresa
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