Professional Development & Assessment by Danielle Maynard https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w BWM Chapter 4 & WWB Chapter 6 en-us 2018-04-29 17:30:05 UTC 2018-05-03 06:08:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Learning Communities danielleelisegougar https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256325083
  • "The path to change in the classroom core lies within and through teachers' professional communities; learning communities which generate knowledge, craft new norms of practice, and sustain participants in their efforts to reflect, examine, and experiment change" (Nagin, 2006).
    • ]]>     2018-04-29 17:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256325083     Why Development? danielleelisegougar https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256325877
  • Writing cannot be learned over a mere semester or year; it takes time and continuous practice to develop such a skill.
  • For students to achieve in schools, it is crucial teachers are knowledgeable in the subjects they teach. They should understand how students learn, "...be able to use that knowledge to teach well, use modern learning technologies effectively, and work closely with their colleagues to create rich learning environments" (Nagin, 2006). 
    • ]]>     2018-04-29 18:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256325877     The NWP danielleelisegougar https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256326618
  • The NWP focuses on improving writing and learning in our nation's schools.
  • Instructional improvement has been to address the issue of aligning the K-12 and postsecondary worlds of educators.
  • Believes that teachers are professionals who have knowledge to share
  • One form of participation above all others is expected at NWP staff development: writing teachers must write.
  • Teachers learn effectively from their colleagues.
    • (Nagin, 2006)
    ]]>     2018-04-29 18:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256326618     Assessment danielleelisegougar https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256328127
  • Should be authentic, collaborative, and ongoing. 
  • Students are expected to understand the genre so they can create a well written and well thought out piece of writing. Their pieces should be clear, well-organized pieces with writing conventions in place. 
  • When introducing multigenre, teachers are preparing them for real writing tasks. 
    • (Youngs & Barone, 2007)
    ]]>     2018-04-29 18:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256328127     Portfolios danielleelisegougar https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256328592 Include... 
    • showcase portfolios, highlight student work
    • documentation portfolios, record of achievement
    • evaluation portfolios, completed by the teacher to report achievement
    • process portfolios, describe the learning journey
    • composite portfolios, include elements from the other portfolio types
    (Youngs & Barone, 2007)
    ]]>     2018-04-29 18:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256328592     Student & Teacher Reflections danielleelisegougar https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256328955 "The importance of this reflection was to consider the successes and challenges incurred during the project and to build from these through revision for the next multigenre project" (Youngs & Barone, 2007).
    Student Reflections
    • Allows student and teacher to see what was the most important in this process. 
    • Vary in quality and topic. 
    • Allow outsiders to understand the multiple meanings attached to multigenre projects. 
    Teacher Reflections
    • Teachers should also take a step back to see what they can improve for the next multigenre project. 
    • Consider classroom management, student enjoyment or struggles, testing or assessment, classroom curriculum, explicit vs implicit teaching, etc. 
    (Youngs & Barone, 2007)
    ]]>     2018-04-29 18:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256328955     MY REFLECTION danielleelisegougar https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256329867 I have spent the last week working on the Program Evaluation Project with a partner. It has given me the opportunity to really dig deep and see what a writing workshop should be all about. I feel as though there should always be assessment, whether it be formative or summative assessment. Because, if there is little or no assessment, how can a teacher really know what students are struggling in/on? I like the ideas of have a checklist for students and going around and observing them; I also like the idea of student and teacher reflections. Not only does it give the learner to reflect on his or her work, but it gives the teacher to hear what students have to say about the projects or processes of the writing workshop. In a teacher evaluation, I've read that in reflecting about a particular lesson or whole-class project, the teacher should talk about classroom management and how it went well or did not go well. I have a firm belief that classroom management can make a night and day difference between a good and bad learning environment. I'm curious as to how the "learning community" will work at any school that I teach at in the future. I wonder if it will be at all like I've read? Just some things I have been thinking about since reading the last few chapters. I have also really found a passion for looking for ways to incorporate writing into other content areas such as math, social studies, and science. That will be something that always sticks with me. ]]> 2018-04-29 18:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/256329867 Resources danielleelisegougar https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/257405453 Nagin, C. (2006). Because writing matters: Improving student writing in our schools. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

    Youngs, S., & Barone, D. M. (2007). Writing without boundaries: What’s possible when students combine genres. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.]]>     2018-05-02 18:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/danielleelisegougar/xhtpdiu0mp0w/wish/257405453