Left to Right Row 1: Monica, Nina, Sarah Row 2: Catherine, Andrew Row 3: Sarah, Laura, Jenna Missing: Abby Studio mentors spent this evening contemplating the influence that meaningful feedback has on a writer’s work and how to go about providing it. Monica started the conversation by revealing how overwhelmed she feels when others ask [...]
Category Archives: Reflection
Helping All Young Writers Practice Self-Advocacy
April 23, 2011 – 6:37 am
Over the last three years, I’ve become increasingly interested in how we can help young writers advocate for themselves within and beyond Studio. When kids are coached to understand who they are, what they are good at, and where they need more support as writers, they approach their work with greater joy and less frustration. [...]
Looking In, Looking Out, Looking Up
April 18, 2011 – 9:11 pm
Some of the conversations that I have with young writers are inspired by the work of Christopher Johns, whose framework for reflective practice is enabling them to identify their needs, advocate for themselves, reflect on their actions and learning, and use what they’ve come to understand to be of service to others. Inspiring those [...]
A Simple Adaptation of the Reflective Process
April 14, 2011 – 8:03 pm
Today’s post is the fourth in a quick series relating what I’m learning through my work with the WNY Young Writers’ Studio, how this is informing my perspectives about change in the field of education, and where my efforts might be best placed as someone who hopes to inspire it. My discoveries are taking me [...]
When Young Writers Reflect, Assess, and Name Their Needs
April 13, 2011 – 11:19 pm
Reflection-in-Action This week, I’ve been telling some of the stories that are emerging from my work with the WNY Young Writers’ Studio. Specifically, I’m telling stories that suggest that children might be the best force for change within the field of education because in my experience, teachers tend to listen when kids make respectful [...]
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