Post Process

To me, post process seems to be simultaneously the most useful and impractical of theories. What it does is remind us about certain things we as teachers need to keep in mind:

1) Dialogue is a complex process that takes place along several axes: students, teachers, texts, institutions, audiences, and format/medium are all part of a complex system of communication in writing.
2) There are limitations to the practical application of any theory. Both product-based and process-based theories of composition have their uses, but can be severely limited.
3) Many in-class practices that embody post-process theory are already in use, including peer reviews, group work, writing to multiple audiences, series of drafts, portfolios, workshops, and writing centers. What is important is that we keep in mind the implications of these practices and how we implement them. In other words, everything must be considered as part of a complex system of interactions. Teaching done without much thought can hardly be considered useful.
4) The more degrees of complexity and reflexivity that exist in our pedagogies and classrooms will open up new lines of dialogue and ways of learning.

I think that post-process theory is something that tends to affect the attitudes teachers have and the way they approach assignments, grading, etc., rather than any specific in-class practice. It is extremely useful in the ideological realm, and can positively affect the classroom when it becomes a means of reflection and guidance towards more open lines of discourse.