Peer Review

3 Steps to Using Peer Review for Writing Accountability

Writing is a big part of the learning experience of students. Regardless of the subject area, there is a need to write in some form to articulate ideas about the subject matter and to express comprehension of concepts taught. Though I use best teaching practices to ensure that students become knowledgeable about content specific topics, I understand the significance of written expression to communicate thoughts and perspectives about what has been learned.  Peer review is the method that I have opted to use to assist English Language Learners (ELLs) who demonstrate in

Peer Review

3 Steps to Implementing Peer Review for English Language Learners

Recently, I began to examine how I facilitated writing instruction with students, particularly English Language Learners. Since writing is an avenue of learning in my classroom, I realized that it was necessary for me to be more intentional about teaching students who are learning the English language to write effectively. They have the ability to make consistent progress, even if there is noticeable ineptitude in this area initially. If my expectation was for students to write in a way that demonstrates their content knowledge, I needed to give them the tools to do so suc

Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning and Vocabulary

As I continue to unpack the fundamentals of Project-Based Learning, I have begun to realize the very important role that vocabulary plays in this process.   Without content vocabulary knowledge, it is likely that students will have difficulty doing their very best on a project. Placing an emphasis on vocabulary can be beneficial for students because it reinforces the meanings of terms that they will need to understand as they work to complete a rigorous project. In the past, I made the mistake of assuming that I had done a good job of teaching the material and

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