Literacy Autobiography Rubric

Running Head : VALUING LITERACY

Valuing Literacy : Perspective of a Potential Math Teacher

Name

University

Chosen versus Required

In speaking about the value of literacy in the classroom , it is essential to reflect upon our own personal histories in the classroom setting . Being that my favorite content has been primarily math , it was often difficult for me to be interested in literacy . Language , both spoken and written , did not appeal to me in the same way that math and numbers did . I always found math to be very logical , simple and

straight forward , with understandable rules , while language seemed subjective with rules that alter and change over time . However , even though language was not my favorite subject , it is vital to understand the ways in which people are aided by having a strong command of language

Development

The development of the child as one passes through the school system is a constantly shifting and evolving process . I remember listening to bedtime stories as a young child and learning to read , then learning how to spell and write in elementary school and understanding the parts of speech . As I progressed into secondary school , I was expected to organize and refine my writing , developing concepts in depth . It is a natural process for children to start out slow with literacy skills However , it is important for children to be supported in language acquisition as they grow older , promoting the comprehension of multifaceted ideas (Plaut , 2008

Content

There were various methods employed by my...