Week 6: Response to Extended Analysis

Oops! I responded directly to Leah on her extended analysis presentation! Leah is an excellent presenter and was thoroughly prepared to present the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's writing program changes over the past decade.,You are an excellent presenter and thoroughly prepared. One of my interests is WPA and development of TC programs, so I found the presentation. I will be following Leah's example in program research and review for my upcoming studies and for comparative analysis.. I felt Leah's  presentation on U. Wisconsin Eau Claire's changes must have been prepared especially for me as she said, "The best preparation and education we can give to students is one that is inclusive of their own values and practices." She  covered all the bases -- the past, present, and future of the program; the funding they received through the NCTE; and the ideology/theory behind her own teaching as related to the U. Wisconsin E.C. model. I am honored to be working with Leah  through this PhD process. Her insightful brave just-go-knock-it-out style I'm sure shines through in your classrooms inspiring our  students to produce great work if not follow in her footsteps. Check out Leah's blog here: http://lheilig5060.blogspot.com 

I also began listening to Will Fores' beautiful podcast on Victor Villanueva. Will has created three episodes to share the life and works of Villanueva. Though I haven't yet finished listening, I found the podcasts professionally produced and full of interesting and relevant content. I enjoy the clever name of Will's blog "Will Thought Out." I think this is a clever idea he could continue to produce and showcase in his portfolio and add to his CV list of publications. I felt it was so well done I posted a link on my Facebook wall to share with my friends personal and professional. http://willthoughtout.blogspot.com