Columbia University Coaching Institute on the Teaching of Writing - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Columbia University Coaching Institute on the Teaching of Writing

Opportunities for Learning 2

A nnual C oachi ng I nst i t ut e on t he Teachi ng of W r i t i ng P.S. 1 1 80: 8 P.S. 1 1 7 76 Hugo ugo Newman S School The he O Ovington S Scho hool Harlem, Ne New Y w York Brookl klyn yn, N New York . 3

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C or e B el i ef s about W r i t i ng ✗ Students are capable. ✗ All teachers and families are capable. ✗ Curriculum should be focused on authentic literacy work. ✗ Curriculum can and should be adjusted for student needs. ✗ Collaboration is beneficial to all. ✗ Embrace trouble - it is where we have opportunities for learning. ✗ Literacy skills/development are important for engaged democracy. ✗ W e want our students to become independent, literate thinkers. ✗ W e want students to be able to advocate for themselves and be thoughtful decision makers. ✗ Students to be actively involved in the role of engaged citizenry. ✗ Express themselves in many ways so they are able to communicate their thinking effectively. 5

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“Writing well has everything to do with being able to read one’s own work with an eye toward the unmet possibilities that are there.” ~Lucy Calkins 7