Jessica Creigh

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

@sydneyarosen @DrPorcher @GholdyM Hi Sydney. I also did Gabi a Girl in Pieces! I love how you're focusing on body positivity and the feminist lens. I taught feminist lens during my student teaching, and I think it's such an important topic for students to learn.

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

@DrPorcher @GholdyM HRL Framework for Gabi A Girl in Pieces! I love implementing students' backgrounds into lessons. Having students seeing themselves and their identities in their learning is when the most meaningful learning occurs. #TeacherEduMatters

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

I thought the video did a great job in explaining what an inquiry teacher is. I can recall 2 teachers I had in high school that were inquiry teachers: my APUSH and AP Lit teacher. Both of them knew their curriculum well, and believed each student can be successful. #491FlynnF20

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

Inquiry based instruction is not primarily lecture based, but it is a form of instruction that is student-led, and fosters open-ended questions, discovery, and multiple perspectives. #491FlynnF20

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

According to Rodel DE, out of about 138,000 students enrolled in DE public schools, approx. 49,000 of them are from low-income families. That is equal to 35% of all students. #491FlynnF20

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

@mggranato99 I agree with you that tracking creates a separation. You have students in AP and honors classes that are completing rigorous, analytical work while kids in CP classes are struggling to catch up. They are not given the same opportunities or work quality, which can hinder success.

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

@delilah_hassan I agree! Tracking makes it difficult for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to rise up. Teachers have low expectations for us and don't give us challenging work, which can prevent us from achieving success.

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

(Student POV) I believe tracking is unfair to students. I have friends who complete more rigorous, challenging work in their AP classes, and I'm in a CP level class with teachers who have low expectations. Tracking makes it harder for students to rise up and succeed. #491FlynnF20

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

@CarrerasKaitlyn I immediately thought of Mr. Culver at St. George's when I saw your question. He had students record themselves reading Shakespeare I believe. I feel like recordings could be a good alternative, but I hope it could become a scaffold to actually speaking in front of the class.

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

@mggranato99 I was wondering the same thing. I feel like at first students should focus on positive comments to acclimate to the feedback & build confidence, but I do feel like constructive criticism should be added at some point. For me at least, it's nice to know what can be improved.

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

I noticed that the read-arounds only talk about giving students positive feedback. While I agree that it can help with confidence and seeing what works, I wonder if constructive criticism could work too. Can it work in this situation, or would it discourage students? #491FlynnF20

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

I love Christensen's idea of read-arounds. I like how it benefits struggling writers by allowing them to listen to their peer's writing and implement their techniques in their own pieces. I love how it serves as inspiration, and as an effective way to get feedback. #491FlynnF20

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

I liked how Christensen believes that student's lives should be a significant part of the school's curriculum. Having students learn about each other not only creates an safe, familiar environment, but can also create empathy. #491FlynnF20

[Jessica Creigh @ELAJCreigh]

Creating safe learning environments can help create a sense of community among students and teachers, and encourage students to take risks without the fear of being judged. #491FlynnF20