How do the sophomore students continue to improve on their ISAT scores in Language Arts and still manage to proficiently demonstrate effective writing? For that matter, how does a teacher keep students focused on the goal of passing their ISAT in addition to keeping students motivated in learning how their writing is just as important? English high school teacher, Bonnie Mary Warne managed to do just that!
Freewriting on the first day of school, Warne recognized immediately that her students needed improvement in their writing skills. Warne's thought was her students should be writing on grade level. Additionally, Warne was so opened when she expressed how she allowed the state mandated assessment to drive what she taught. I am sure many educators feel that way and continue to grapple with the idea of finding how to find a resolution to best fits the needs of their students. Thank you Warne for being persistent in seeking ways to enrich your students' writing skills and allowing your students to take ownership of this value as well. Warne balances the equation of teaching strategies plus student purpose to achieve the outcome learning goals of her students. I am sure the students who pass through Warne's classroom leave with gained confidence and a new sense of respectful awareness in the important role of using writing to tell their stories effectively,
Lastly, I deeply appreciate Warne's dedication and high standard of research practices in the area of how to teach students to write and find their voice.
No comments:
Post a Comment