Chapter 4

"How do I know unless I already know?" (Al's comment to Beers p.47). This comment really made me think about what it takes to be a teacher and what we should be required to teach. These strategies that Beers discusses are very important because of exactly what Al said, "How do I know unless I already know?" If the student doesn't know how to recognize something or the thinking process it takes to recognize it, they are not going to be able to magically osmosis it into their brains. WE HAVE TO TEACH THEM HOW TO DO IT!!!!!