ASSIGNMENT SIX: DVD Reflection- Included in your text is a DVD containing video clips of Regie’s conferences with writers in the classroom. There is a detailed commentary accompanying the DVD on page 336 of her text. Please watch the DVD and then look at her teaching notes beginning on page 336 (Regie suggests just watching without notes first so that you don’t miss what she and the students are doing.) After both watching and reading her notes, write your reflection and please post a copy of your DVD Reflection to the blog.
*NOTE: If you experience problems playing the DVD please refer to the Writing Essentials companion website at www.heinemann.com/writingessentials for directions for playing the DVD. Look in the upper right hand corner for the link.
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I enjoyed watching the DVD containing video clips with writing conferences in the classroom. The DVD showed a wide variety of writers in the classroom with diverse abilities and personalities. I was surprised and interested to see how these conferences on the DVD were in front of the whole class. This would make me nervous to try (before I saw the DVD examples) only because of very different ability levels in the classroom and I would be afraid to offer any constructive criticism in front of the class for fear of making them feel poorly about themselves. However, what I saw on the DVD was quite different. The whole class conferences were presented as a “writing celebration” and the students were highly praised for what they did well in their work. The teacher was able to find what was unique and special about each student and turn it into a strength in their writing. The teacher presented the writers in such a gentle, caring way that made each student feel proud and special. The teacher presented the student’s work in purposeful way as to make the student feel good about their writing and the process. This was important for me to see because as a teacher I want each student to develop self-confidence as learners, which is so valuable to their academic and emotional growth. I also saw on the DVD a realistic one on one conference with a very shy student whose writing didn’t quite make sense so it was important for the teacher to support and guide the student before a “writing celebration” conference was appropriate. The teacher was very supportive in guiding the shy student in the right direction to clarify her writing subject. I felt the teacher was masterful at doing this in a kind, affirming manner. I was very impressed by all the conferences on the DVD!
ReplyDeleteI love watching Regie in action also. Glad you enjoyed the DVD.
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