Jnana yoga is the path of knowledge and wisdom.

 

The jnana yogi uses the mind to inquire into the nature of its very existence. 

It is this self-inquiry which marks the practice of jnana-informed writing. 

The path of jnana is perhaps benefited most by a grounding in the other three paths.  

 

 

 

 

Heuristic

 

The Place-Based Literacy Narrative

 

Michael C. Pennell / "(Re)Placing the Literacy Narrative: Composing in Google Maps" / LiCS 2.2 Nov. 2014

 

Place-Based Literacy Narrative Assignment & Directions 

 

Sample Map Project

 

This assignment:

*requires introspection and self-inquiry

*engages students to think beyond the boundaries they're used to in the composing process,

*values differing notions of literacy

*emphasizes the fact that gaining literacy, and growth of all sorts, is non-linear

*identifies the environment as playing a fundamental role in the process of gaining multiple literacies (writing included)

*allows students to see connections among seemingly disparate elements