IBICUS EE Masterclass 29 September 2022 by Anna Androulaki-Woodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp Collaboration for learning and engagement en-us 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC 2023-03-21 05:10:23 UTC hello@padlet.com English A EE SR M21 a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435053 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435053 EE RPPF a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435054 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435054 General EE SR M21 a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435055 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435055 Viable topics or not? a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435056 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435056 Supervisor notes a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435057 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435057 From FB EE Coordinator group a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435058 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435058 Student reflection a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435059 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435059 Grade descriptors a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435061 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435061 a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435066 https://aaeducationalconsultancy.com/]]> 2022-09-06 10:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2284435066 a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318189920 - Cat 1 &2 -  How specifically do we teach the students to frame the essay?
Are there particular logistics and structural formatting features specific to a literature essay that we should be aware of?
 
- Are there particular texts that we should encourage or discourage students to consider for their EE?
 
- What about contemporary fiction – where does that stand?
- Does a literature essay have to be analytically focused on the writer’s techniques for the most part?
- Is there a problem if a student chooses a contemporary text and finds it difficult to find sources – where most of the analysis is the students’ own critical thinking. As on a few occasions where students have chosen a contemporary text their result has not been favourable even though the essay was very analytical.
 
- If a student chooses to go down the route of looking at – say for example how the writer articulates puritanism in ‘The Crucible’, would they lose marks for focusing too much contextually and how would they ensure that they cover the requirements for this EE – how analytical should it be?
]]> 2022-09-28 19:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318189920 Feedback - Josh https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318950495 I struggle to find the best ways to provide feedback. I want to get far more targeted (within what's ethical) in my feedback to students. Sometimes my predictions are off as well. ]]> 2022-09-29 08:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318950495 Guiding students to an effective research question. https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318950809 2022-09-29 08:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318950809 Challenges - Chelsea https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318950983 - Providing accurate grades for my students, understanding what the examiners want from an English EE in all 3 categories.]]> 2022-09-29 08:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318950983 Not knowing the works/texts my students have selected to research...feeling a little unsure about how best to direct them, and then how to give them useful feedback https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318951347 2022-09-29 08:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318951347 Critical thinking and following a line of argument. https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318951538 2022-09-29 08:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318951538 Research https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318952660 They believe 90% of the EE should be their own ideas/interpretation of the text, rather than relying more on the research. As a result their actual research is often thin or an afterthought]]> 2022-09-29 08:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318952660 Charlotte: Questioning and Feedback cryng2 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318952676 Talking to students about their work and thoughts without leading them too much. EE grade descriptors and rubrics are not everyday documents for me, so it's difficult to give feedback as quickly and easily as I would on the English A assessments.]]> 2022-09-29 08:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318952676 Breaking down into clear stages. katekelly3 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318953135 Giving clear advice on how to approach the EE and how to order the process. Helping them with critical thinking skills.]]> 2022-09-29 08:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318953135 Line of Reasoning in direct response to the RQ - Josh https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318953431 Students often get lost in the weeds and forget that they are answering their RQ question.]]> 2022-09-29 08:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318953431 Anjala https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318953511 I find it difficult to get them to choose the right topic. ]]> 2022-09-29 08:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318953511 Charlotte: Structure and Logic cryng2 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318954573 For the Group 2 students I've worked with, it was always critical thinking. For Group 1 students, they are analytical thinkers and know their texts, but their writing is like a stream of consciousness. This should be an easy fix, but they struggle to sit down and get their work organized.]]> 2022-09-29 08:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318954573 Research Essay - Chelsea https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318955076 Students understanding that the EE is a research based essay and should be consistently supported throughout, not just their own ideas.]]> 2022-09-29 08:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318955076 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318957038 They believe it doesn't need much focus on narrowing down and mostly they generalize and lose focus.]]> 2022-09-29 08:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318957038 HRo ro_ro_rorobison https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318974215 Understanding the big picture of the task and warmly demanding student investment when I have not had them in class. Also, predicting the grade when no secondary sources are used.]]> 2022-09-29 08:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318974215 ro_ro_rorobison https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318976119 This year, my student has very little direct quotations as evidence which leaves his explanation pretty general. There's that small frustration of not taking my advice from earlier meetings. ]]> 2022-09-29 08:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2318976119 Thoughts - Chelsea https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319052922 That RQs don't need to be fully formed right from day 1 - it's a process which will develop over time & after research. ]]> 2022-09-29 09:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319052922 In spite of our school's system... Josh https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319053405 Even though our school forces the RQ to be formulated before even being assigned a supervisor, there is a way to "go back a few steps" and go back to topic level. I appreciated that insight.]]> 2022-09-29 09:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319053405 Charlotte: Good Example cryng2 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319054511 Seeing how your student moved from a very broad topic to a well formulated title and RQ helped illustrate the thinking process I'll be trying to support.]]> 2022-09-29 09:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319054511 Helping with reflection - Josh https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319146316 I found the structure graphic organizer to be helpful. However, I really liked the idea of a process/plan document as well. I will be doing that immediately. I think having a roadmap for process that extends beyond the deadlines that the school requires is important. I also liked the idea of pulling back a bit even if the research question is already formed. You gave good ideas on initiating conversations around that. I also like that you shared targeted questions that really get students to reflect on the details of the obstacles they've faced and how they worked through it and what they learned. I'm also reminded that I should ensure every student is taking notes during our meetings; up to this point, I've allowed them to decide one way or another.

If there's anything I need, I would say it would be more graphic organizers or documents that guide students through reflection and process.


]]> 2022-09-29 10:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319146316 Charlotte: Interim Reflection Session cryng2 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319146815 When it comes to giving feedback on the draft essay, having some suggestions about how others take on the process and engage students in it would be helpful. My current approach is to provide written comments and meet a few days later so that students can think about their answers to those questions and respond during our discussion.

Question: are direct annotations on the draft okay, as long as we're following the IB rules for what comments can and should be?]]> 2022-09-29 10:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319146815 What do I need? - Chelsea https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319148171 - Specific training for supervisors on how to mentor students to get maximum points in the IB - Criterion D or E.
- To explain the clear 'methododogy' which I haven't seen before - it's great! Much more like a science or mathematical EE.]]> 2022-09-29 10:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319148171 Feedback - Jo https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319150697 Once the feedback on the first draft has happened, can the supervisor look at any redrafted parts of the essay?]]> 2022-09-29 10:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319150697 ro_ro_rorobison https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319163685 How many drafts are we allowed to give feedback on? Just the final one, or an early draft also?]]> 2022-09-29 10:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319163685 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319269573 Focus on effective feedback to students]]> 2022-09-29 12:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319269573 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319270672 Sit down with my EE students and spend time unpacking the grade boundaries so they understand the terminology and what MY job is]]> 2022-09-29 12:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319270672 week-month-year ro_ro_rorobison https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319271094 1. meet with DP coordinator and student about secondary source research and direct citation
2. create school-specific sheets and guidelines and reflection scaffolds for English A EE students based on Anna's examples shared today
3. Be pushier at the beginning of the process (with a smile and emotional manipulation)]]> 2022-09-29 12:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319271094 Next steps - Josh https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319271842 Next week: N/A. Our EEs just finished on our timelines.

Next month: I will be using some of the planning guide with the new EE students I receive. I will be using that pyramid with students to drive deeper conversations about their essay.

Next year: I will be using better methods of questioning to help encourage better reflection for the students. ]]> 2022-09-29 12:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319271842 Charlotte: Moving Forward cryng2 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319272052 1. Within a week:
- share samples with my current EE students that are at least one step up from their draft

2. Within a month:
- share what I've learned from this PD with my department
- create one or two resources that support the early research and planning stages for students

3. Within a year:
- collaboratively develop a guided approach for supervisors within my department: goal to scaffold the process for students and support one another]]> 2022-09-29 12:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319272052 Chelsea WMY https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319272737 In 1 week - meet with students to get rid of their 'Literature Review' which has been included as a separate section.

In 1 month - host short presentation and reflection workshop before the final draft is submitted to ensure the Criterion D & E grades are secure

In 1 year - sit with my department to look at the subject report from 2021 and assess how we can improve]]> 2022-09-29 12:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319272737 Week-month-year Jo https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319275998 Week - Discuss the engagement with secondary sources with EE students 
Month - Create some support documents fr studnets reflections - focusing on personal engagement 
Year - Organize a subject specific introductory session for English EE students to outline the subject-specific elements of an English EE ]]> 2022-09-29 12:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319275998 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319276954 1 week-Work with closer attention to details on how to relate the RQ to the EE. Give more details on  how to use terminology .
In a year- Will evaluate samples with my subject leader and try to moderate so I get a better idea on assessments.

]]> 2022-09-29 12:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319276954 Week, Month, Year - aims katekelly3 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319278927 Within the week, I will use the guidance on reflection for the RPPF - to get students to really think about the challenges and skills built, linking to Learner Profile.

Within the month, I will set up a workshop for Lang A English (and Spanish) to set out the clear approach stages of the EE for current Year 12.

Within the year, I will focus on how to improve critical thinking skills and in particular discussion/evaluation - focusing on the HL essay as well as the EE.]]> 2022-09-29 12:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319278927 Anna would you have any advice on this topic and RQ rshadid_wis2 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319316032 Topic: Importance of Puritan values in 'The Crucible'
RQ: To what effect is the importance of puritanism and its values and ideologies articulated by Miller in 'The Crucible'?]]> 2022-09-29 12:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319316032 Developing Research Skills katekelly3 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319384302 It's hard to get some students to understand how and where to find secondary sources and then how to synthesize others ideas into their thinking. Some also struggle with developing and maintaining a clear line of argument.]]> 2022-09-29 13:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319384302 Let the (second) reading of the text reveal the argument katekelly3 https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319500013 Take the broader topic back into the text on a second reading - formulate the RQ from this (gathering quotes as evidence ina structured way).]]> 2022-09-29 14:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2319500013 Template doc for research process? https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2320705234 Hi, Anna. It's Josh Smalley (joshua.smalley@icsaddis.org).

I recall yesterday's session discussing the idea of guiding students through the process of research. I thought maybe you had a document for this, Anna. 

The topic was about how students usually just follow deadlines, but having a document that really breaks down the process for them would be a good idea. I thought maybe you hinted at having such a document. I have a meeting with our EE coordinator soon and would like to show such a document to him. 

Of course, I'm already going to be showing him the supervisor and student notes for the EE check in meetings. And I can show the triangle as well. And I can show the outline template.  But still hoping to have a document for process.

Thanks in advance. It was a great session.]]> 2022-09-30 08:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2320705234 Pdf of our presentation a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2321228046 2022-09-30 15:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2321228046 a_androulakiwoodcock https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2321280995 2022-09-30 15:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/a_androulakiwoodcock/b32w8ca4pcvtwogp/wish/2321280995