Appleman, Chapter 7

Martha has some very good ideas and practices that she puts into place throughout the chapter. She steers somewhat away from the curriculum, which is admirable, but seems a little out of reach. It was very interesting to read how Martha no loner arrannged chronologically but through a series of "inventive multigenre units". I still find it shocking that only recently have high school teachers started to teach literary theory. Although, I don't believe that there needs to be some heavy emphasis on literary theories, but some emphasis, I believe is needed, at least something of an introduction.
An idea that O loved about this chapter was the fact of teacher reflection. This idea is something that all teachers need to take seriously. Teachers need to continually update and reflect on their teaching along with what they are teaching. Even if the curriculum is one that you don't agree with, secondary sources and innovative ways of teaching it should be incorporated. Thankfully in Martha's case, her long time absence gave her that new transformation that she needed. Too bad other teachers never get this kind of chance as well.