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In the document "The Roots of Debate in Education and the Hope of Dialogue", Tannen teaches us about some harmful effects that follow excessive criticism. Excessive criticism does not produce construction, it closes minds to valid knowledge and can destroy the process of critical thinking itself.
Tannen suggests that we move, not past criticism, but move on to accept good valid points established in writing. This will not eliminate criticism, and debate, but rather equalize the negative with posotive. Human feelings are important to consider when analyzing someone, or their work. Tannen's example that supports this is show and tell in elementary. A teacher used show and tell to help students learn about another students presentation, of a lava rock.
Because, Tannen does not entirely dismiss criticism and debate, he then applies the principle he was teaching. He shared thoughts about how criticism when accompanied with positive comments can help a writer more than one or the other.
"Excessive criticism does not produce construction" This I agree is true, but where do you draw the line of what is excessive vs necessary? It is human nature to know what can tear a person down, but yet no one ever got far without failure and dismissal. Again i liked you response, those were just a few more questions to engage in while analyzing this essay.
ReplyDeleteI like your post, it does a great job expressing the authors points, and explaining what the author was saying, including expanding on the authors points. I think it also helps to recognize the different appeals the author is utilizing. For instance, where the author points out excessive criticism and how if can be harmful, is easy for people to see that as being hurtful as well thus the author is utilizing emotional appeal. Nice job with your response, I found it very engaging.
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