Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 13/13.3.2

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I personally do not have anything against student written textbooks, but I had a hard time doing this one. I had never done this kind of work before so I was very skeptical of alot of my work that I turned in. I learned alot because it made me think outside the box on subjects and material. I liked the concept of my peers giving me feedback, because then I knew what needed to be improved. Thanks!!Msmhobbs04 (talk) 22:54, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

When I first started this class I was very skeptical about writing our own textbook. However, after beginning to write it I realized that it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I actually enjoyed some of the work. This is the first class that I have ever taken on something like this and now that it is coming to an end I feel confident about writing a textbook again in the future. Lwill031 (talk) 14:55, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I admit when I heard about this concept I was a little scared. Was I really capable or qualified to write a part of a textbook? I was also a little nervous about my peers giving me feedback. But, after this process is complete, I really feel like this was a great learning experience. This assignment really made me think about my beliefs, and the researching process was very informative. I enjoyed hearing different perspectives on the topics from my peers. It was a challenge but I liked it because it was student centered and I feel I learned a great deal. The worst part was learning wiki code, which was frustrating for me. I really feel that because I had to research my topic and put into article form that it will be easier for me to remember. Overall I believe this is a good idea. Aferg006 (talk) 02:18, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

Not really a fan of this concept. I think the article was well-written and presented the topic effectively. However, I really don't think SOME students have the drive or knowledge to be able to write a textbook quality article. I like sitting down with a textbook and being able to write in the margins, highlight to my heart's content, and be tested on material that I am confident is well researched and error free. On many of the articles I still see plently of gramatical and spelling errors. I have a problem reading and trusting articles that are written poorly, but that's just my opinion. This was a good article and an interesting topic. Ldomm002 (talk) 00:43, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

I feel that student written texts are a great way for students to feel involved in the course material. They are able to pick and choose the information they feel is most important to learn, and that should be learned in the curriculum. I feel that having students write their own materials for class is a good way to have the information instilled in them better. I also feel that having students write their own texts is a good way for them to interpret the information better. They are able to research the information themselves about their topic, which may expose them to a variety of perspectives on the information that may not be available in a traditional textbook. I support students writing their own text books and feel that I would implement that practice as a future teacher. Rburt005 (talk) 00:32, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

What an interesting topic for a content article! This article was very well written and discussed all of the pros and cons student written texts. Throughout this class, I have come to appreciate the value of student written texts. Not only do you learn when reading other's articles but also when researching your own article. It is a very valuable activity that more teachers should use. Sbutl016 (talk) 21:00, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

I am starting to be a bigger fan of student written text more and more everyday. However, I think this should stick to college students. I believe this because high school students are still a little too inmature and don't understand how difficult it actually is. This class has made me understand what is expected of students who write textbooks and how rewarding it is. I think that we should allow more students to write textbooks and constantly make the sections better and have them peer reviewed all the time. Everyone has great ideas, however not all of them are excellent writers. That's why we need peer reviewers that are english proficient, unlike myself. We should support children/students who want to engage in student written textbooks and provide them with knowledge to do so. Hcomb003 (talk) 21:29, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

I too was a little skeptical when I found out we would be written our own textbook material for this class. Once i got over the first-timer confusion then I found out that not only did it make the material easier to remember and learn but it made it so much more interesting. The class would actually read something I provided for them, and I was forced to really research and write a good article overall. The process, though long, was one that I really enjoyed and learned a lot from. Ehern004 (talk) 22:37, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I must say that I was a bit skeptical and concerned when I first heard of the wikibook for our class. However, it has turned out to be a lot easier than I initially thought and I would not be as concerned if I took another course which had the same student written text concept. Alucy001 (talk) 02:36, 10 August 2009 (UTC)