Full Description
One-on-one conferences have become a cornerstone in many language arts teachers' elementary classrooms as an effective method to foster individualized student growth. But how do educators make conferences manageable, meaningful and student-driven in the secondary English classroom? In this practical, teacher-friendly text, we consider strategies for managing the logistics of conferencing with 100+ students, and moving the preparation, and direction of conferences from teacher to student. Readers will walk away with specific tools to create, develop, or revise their practice of conferencing leading to greater student ownership.
Contents
Foreword- Carl Anderson
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Broader Context & Getting Started
Introduction-Christina Ponzio
Chapter 1: Building a Culture of Conferencing
Chapter 2: Getting Organized and Overcoming the Biggest Hurdles
Part II: Tools & Examples for Specific Types of Conferences
Chapter 3: Before Writing: Brainstorming and Outlining Conferences
Chapter 4: During Writing: Drafting Conferences
Chapter 5: Revision Conferences
Chapter 6: Reflective and Portfolio Conferences
Part III: Reflection
Chapter 7: Challenges, Time Constraints, and Next Steps
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