Incorporating PBL in the writing classroom
Engaging learners in the writing classroom is a challenge for teachers at every grade level. How can you motivate learners, increase engagement, and support students’ emotional needs? From the earliest grade levels to our high school learners, teachers need relevant, clear, and actionable plans to engage our students in writing that meets them where they are, advances their learning, and builds upon their foundational writing skills.
Literacy strategies are a necessary start to meeting the needs of diverse learners. Recent changes in the NYS Instructional Leadership Framework set new standards and concepts for reaching a variety of students. In its first brief on Advanced Literacies for Academic Success, the New York State Department of Education notes that Advanced Literacies are "skills and competencies that enable communication in increasingly diverse ways and promote the understanding and use of text for a variety of purposes."
In this three-part series, we'll use the NYS Instructional Leadership Framework to inform project planning and development, and support you in identifying methods for providing appropriate feedback to your students, incorporating reflective writing into your curriculum, and using portfolios as projects to enhance learner motivation in teaching writing. Together, we'll focus on the writing process, connecting practical strategies with promising practices.
Literacy strategies are a necessary start to meeting the needs of diverse learners. Recent changes in the NYS Instructional Leadership Framework set new standards and concepts for reaching a variety of students. In its first brief on Advanced Literacies for Academic Success, the New York State Department of Education notes that Advanced Literacies are "skills and competencies that enable communication in increasingly diverse ways and promote the understanding and use of text for a variety of purposes."
In this three-part series, we'll use the NYS Instructional Leadership Framework to inform project planning and development, and support you in identifying methods for providing appropriate feedback to your students, incorporating reflective writing into your curriculum, and using portfolios as projects to enhance learner motivation in teaching writing. Together, we'll focus on the writing process, connecting practical strategies with promising practices.
Throughout this series, you'll be able to:
- Identify and employ appropriate forms of feedback, including learner and teacher feedback varieties
- Design engaging reflective learning practices for students and use these reflections to design lesson plans
- Construct and utilize writing portfolios as a means of project-based learning, incorporating feedback, reflective writing, and classroom assignments
- Use the New York State Department of Education Instructional Leadership Framework and Advanced Literacies for Academic Success to inform your project planning and development
Is this series right for you?
The Write Stuff welcomes all K-12 educators, but is best for teachers of English, ENL, writing, and literature who want to:
The Write Stuff welcomes all K-12 educators, but is best for teachers of English, ENL, writing, and literature who want to:
- Having trouble engaging learners
- Struggling to provide meaningful feedback to students
- Lack emotional insight into students' lives outside the classroom
- Interested in using project-based learning in the classroom
Meet your facilitator
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Sean Hughes
Sean is currently pursuing an Ed.M. in applied linguistics at Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to arriving at Teachers College, he earned an MA-TESOL from The New School. As an English teacher for the last 13 years, both in the US and overseas, Sean has taught in a wide range of English classrooms, teaching learners of all levels and ages. For the past two years, Sean has been a teacher trainer in Dak Lak, Vietnam, as an English Language Fellow hosted by the U.S. Department of State. He looks forward to meeting and working with other teaching professionals in New York. |
FAQs
What are CTLE hours, and should I register for them?
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours, and participants can earn up to 18 CTLE hours for attending this series. Attendance will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the first session. Once the series begins, we can no longer accommodate CTLE requests.
Can I pay for my registration using a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process. A PO must be created by your school & received by CPET prior to registration closing in order for a promo code to be generated.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Is there a New Teacher Network membership discount available for this series?
No, there is no discount available for this series. Please visit our events page to view upcoming workshops & conferences that are offered to NTN members at a reduced price.
What if I need to change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change your registration for any reason: contact us at [email protected].
If you need to cancel your registration and receive a refund: contact us at [email protected]. We can offer refunds through February 11th.
Can I register for only part of the series?
We do not offer per session registration for this series — if you register, it is expected that you will attend all sessions in the series.
Where are these sessions taking place?
All sessions will take place on the Teachers College, Columbia University campus, which is located at 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027. You will receive a specific room number from us closer to the start of the series — the room number will be sent to the email address you included on your registration form.
Teachers College requires all visitors go through security at the Zankel Hall entrance upon arrival. Please have your ticket (electronic or hard copy) and a photo ID on hand to help facilitate this process.
The dates for these sessions don't work for me — are there any other options?
Absolutely! We can provide sessions tailored to you and/or your school on dates that work for you. Reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 to get started.
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours, and participants can earn up to 18 CTLE hours for attending this series. Attendance will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the first session. Once the series begins, we can no longer accommodate CTLE requests.
Can I pay for my registration using a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process. A PO must be created by your school & received by CPET prior to registration closing in order for a promo code to be generated.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
Is there a New Teacher Network membership discount available for this series?
No, there is no discount available for this series. Please visit our events page to view upcoming workshops & conferences that are offered to NTN members at a reduced price.
What if I need to change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change your registration for any reason: contact us at [email protected].
If you need to cancel your registration and receive a refund: contact us at [email protected]. We can offer refunds through February 11th.
Can I register for only part of the series?
We do not offer per session registration for this series — if you register, it is expected that you will attend all sessions in the series.
Where are these sessions taking place?
All sessions will take place on the Teachers College, Columbia University campus, which is located at 525 West 120th Street New York, NY 10027. You will receive a specific room number from us closer to the start of the series — the room number will be sent to the email address you included on your registration form.
Teachers College requires all visitors go through security at the Zankel Hall entrance upon arrival. Please have your ticket (electronic or hard copy) and a photo ID on hand to help facilitate this process.
The dates for these sessions don't work for me — are there any other options?
Absolutely! We can provide sessions tailored to you and/or your school on dates that work for you. Reach out to us at [email protected] or (212) 678-3161 to get started.
