Project 1
Project 1 introduced me to the value of researching. I initially struggled with choosing a topic and finding reliable sources, but ultimately chose elementary writing due to a personal connection. I learned to avoid oversimplification and approach research with an open mind. Through the worknet, I discovered the importance of cognitive skills like memory and attention in writing development. This experience changed my perspective on research, teaching me to embrace complexity and focus on building connections rather than just gathering information.
Project 1 1.3
In this step, we learn more about narrowing. We first learned how to narrow down a topic to get exact keywords, now we learn how to narrow down sources to get more central to the topic. But, narrowing down without taking notes is pointless, thus notes were taken from the top three sources with questions such as; purpose, methods of study, findings, additional research.
This worknet explores key evidence based practices on developing elementary writing skills, emphasizing the integration of writing and reading at an early age to enhance both areas. It highlights evidence-based practices, where teachers take children’s spoken words to show the connection between speech and letters, "kid writing," which encourages free writing with guidance, and cooperative group projects that foster writing and social skills. The research emphasizes the importance of executive functions, such as memory and planning, in writing development. Additionally, the worknet talks about how the critical role of teachers in shaping students’ writing abilities through storytelling and structured activities, which prepares them for more complex tasks. These strategies, combined with a supportive learning environment, are shown to improve writing outcomes, particularly for students with learning disabilities or autism.