Ryan Anderson

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@jacurryncsu @WriteTeachChat I totally agree! Do you think there is a point where the students’ priorities would shift and their motivation would be based in love of writing and not grades? If so, how long do you think it would take?

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

I think that attendance and classroom behavior could be incorporated into grades if the rationale is clearly presented to the students and feedback is provided so that growth can be shown. #writeteachchat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

A2. The main reason that writing to learn assignments are used to assess student progress is to allow the teacher the opportunity to teach rather than just stress about grading every little assignment. #writeteachchat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

A1. The non grading approach allows for teachers to invest more energy into writing development and growth and begins to shift students priorities from grades to learning, but the long process that comes with it can be viewed negatively until results are seen. #writeteachchat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@alaina_edu @WriteTeachChat I totally agree! I think it’s so cool to see the degree to which students can improve on and reflect on their own work when given the right tools and opportunities. #WriteTeachChat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@ms_gnash @WriteTeachChat So true! I think providing information on not only what the finished product should be, but what the students will gain from it and it’s purpose is so important for providing clarity and motivation. #WriteTeachChat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@jacurryncsu @WriteTeachChat So true! Any way we can further engage with and understand the way students think and experience, the more prepared we will be to teach them effectively. What other ways beyond this do you think would help build this environment of empathy?

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@Sethro21118701 I totally agree. Do you think scaffolding in a rubric in the assignment introduction would be something you would do to help inform and instruct students on its application? #WriteTeachChat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@ncastncsu @WriteTeachChat I 100% agree! I think so often we can fixate on whether the instructions can be followed or not and lose focus on what it feels like to not know what to do. Seeing that lack of clarity can have lasting negative effects can drive us to be more clear every day. #WriteTeachChat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

A3. In my experience, not knowing what to expect from an assignment or what it should look like has been crippling at times in my schooling. It is so important to set clear expectations to keep anxiety from taking the reins of student’s passion and creativity. #WriteTeachChat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

while not needing to spend countless hours crafting the perfect rubric that no one will ever read. I think that the students will look back at the times their teacher was real and personal with them as far more impactful than all the paperwork they formatted. #WriteTeachChat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

A2. I think that as a teacher it is incredibly important to be able to balance helping your students grow as much as possible while still making your efforts sustainable. The benefit that I see to the single point rubric is that you can provide personal feedback #WriteTeachChat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

A1. It is beneficial to write as though you are the student because it gives the opportunity to step out of the teacher shoes and into the student’s frame of reference. Being able to understand what kind of reaction and writing an assignment produces is important. #WriteTeachChat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@Sethro21118701 Yes! Confidence can bring just as much, if not more growth than critique.

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@MissDEdu @WriteTeachChat Yes! It’s also super important in order to cultivate an environment of understanding and active listening by demonstrating those values. #writeteachchat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@alaina_edu @WriteTeachChat I totally agree that the ability to empathize is such an important skill for teachers to have. What do you think some good strategies to pursue understanding that you don’t previously have are? #writeteachchat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

@alaina_edu @WriteTeachChat I love this illustration and the way it stresses the importance of supporting student’s writing. #writeteachchat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

A3. One example of student teacher engagement I found effective was guiding the writing process through email. In this example the teacher was able to ask poignant questions and provide clarity to enable a student to learn and work independently. #writeteachchat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

A2. It is important to be clear in encouragement as to what was done right and to write assignments that help develop the writing you want to see while using mentor texts that support it. #writeteachchat

[Ryan Anderson @RyanTeaches_]

A1. I think that when responding to student’s writing, teachers should first celebrate what is working in their writing while showing understanding and respect to the student. Once the foundation of respect is set, the teacher should provide constructive criticism #writeteachchat