1. Effective Writing Content Conferences in a Sixth Grade Classroom: A Cross-Case Analysis
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Paul H. Ricks, Timothy G. Morrison, Ramona Maile Cutri, and Brad Wilcox
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0209 industrial biotechnology ,Linguistics and Language ,Teaching method ,05 social sciences ,Writing process ,050301 education ,02 engineering and technology ,Tone (literature) ,Education ,020901 industrial engineering & automation ,Pedagogy ,ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION ,Mathematics education ,Student writing ,Video technology ,Psychology ,Content (Freudian dream analysis) ,0503 education ,Cross case analysis ,Qualitative research - Abstract
Conferencing gives teachers and students opportunities to discuss student writing and provide feedback in individual settings. Practitioner guides offer suggestions on how conferences can be conducted, but little is known about what types of interactions occur. Two case studies, including a cross-case analysis, were conducted to describe key components of effective conferences in one sixth grade classroom. Results showed that a structured and predictable pattern emerged in which students identified the purpose for the conference, examined a main issue of content with their teacher, and planned for the future. These students took ownership of their writing conferences by directing the conferences, maintaining a serious tone, and establishing a safe and positive atmosphere.
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- 2017
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