Drowning in Papers?
We have just the solution for you! Check out our ideas below
Paperload is a serious issue for teachers of writing.
- How to respond authentically?
- How to give feedback without correcting?
- How to give feedback students will read and use?
- How to give feedback without correcting?
- How to give feedback students will read and use?
Here are some of our top ideas
Time
When you grade and respond is important. Keeping home and school life separate can be difficult. There is also a safety issue. This dude could so get robbed right now!
Conferences
Student conferences during class, once a week, for example, can save time. Students can listen to feedback instantly and hopefully transfer better.
Practice the Just 3 Rule
Instead of focusing on everything a student needs for their writing, just focus on three things the student:
- did well
- needs to improve on
- questions you have
- 1 like, 1 question, 1 improvement
Don't Grade Everything
Everything doesn't need a letter or number grade. Honor the process and talk through things as the student works rather than evaluating everything the student does.
Figure out a way to organize
How will you keep up with where students are in their process. Figure out where you put the papers (physical or digital).
Peer Review
Let them help each other. Helps:
- students "catch" things
- with time
- focus your feedback in other ways
- other perspectives