An experience that I have had that is similar to the recursive writing process we learned about in class is becoming a softball pitcher. I started pitching when I was in elementary school, but didn’t start going to lessons until the 8th grade. Like learning to play any other position or playing any other sport I practiced a lot. I went to lessons up to twice a week with my pitching coach Steve. Eventually I developed a routine, similar to how writers go through the steps of planning out their writing. Then at every pitching lesson Steve would come up with something for me to work on that day, like keeping a good posture or making sure that I opened my hips right after pushing off the mound. Every day I would find something to revise and work on, and was eventually able to master it. I had to make a plan for how I was going to become a better pitcher, and then I had to revise and practice and was able to learn by doing.
Interesting connection! It’s enjoyed learning a little about what goes into learning how to pitch. I can definitely see how the learning process is similar.