tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250734072742089044.post3957422062866650792..comments2016-02-11T08:43:10.454-08:00Comments on Blogging Assessment: SimplicityCandance Doerr-Stevens (a.k.a. "dancing stylus")http://www.blogger.com/profile/07574642406657987749noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250734072742089044.post-31768508446082728642010-03-14T14:32:00.479-07:002010-03-14T14:32:00.479-07:00Both of your comments really do tap into the simpl...Both of your comments really do tap into the simple wisdom Anderson has to offer in his chapter. <br /><br />I too struggle with the teacher/writer balance in conferencing. I often overwhelm writers with my enthusiasm about their writing without slowing down to listen to their plans for the piece. <br /><br />Reading through your comments and how you've interpreted Anderson, has helped me to identify (and hopefully curb) my urge to jump in and perfect the piece of writing, even when it is out of the "best of intentions"<br /><br />thank you.Candance Doerr-Stevens (a.k.a. "dancing stylus")https://www.blogger.com/profile/07574642406657987749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250734072742089044.post-87189917627577802972010-03-10T13:40:03.412-08:002010-03-10T13:40:03.412-08:00Elizabeth,
I really connected with your story abo...Elizabeth, <br />I really connected with your story about the 2 conversations (or check-ins) you had with your students. All too often I find that students look to me as the "expert". They enjoy sharing their writing with me (and classmates) but they also look to me for the answers. In turn, I want to give them the answers but all too often I forget to ask them – the experts of their own writing for their input. <br />I have written more than my students have so yes, I do have more experience but that doesn't mean I always know what is right. This is why I like how Anderson talks about conferences as conversations. On page 7 he says that these conversations are (or should be) more like “peer to peer rather than teacher to student or master and apprentice”. I love that idea – we are both working together, taking each other’s input equally. <br />I also appreciate having a predictable structure (using the same questions) for each conference. This helps in 2 ways: 1)it gives me a place to start off and 2)the students know what to expect during each conversation. By asking 1) How’s it going? 2)What work are you doing as a writer today? And 3) What can I help you with today? I can turn the conversation back to the student and show him that he is the expert in the writing, I can just be there as a guide.Molly Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786999407325200443noreply@blogger.com