On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, I had the opportunity to use my classroom as a lab site in order to learn more about conferring during Writer's Workshop. Literacy Consultant, Maggie Moon, was at S.S.I.S. and we had a chance to learn about student conferencing, assessment and keeping "mini lessons" mini in her workshops. My classroom was used as a lab site in which we learned about the "freeze-frame" method to improve student conferencing. What happens is that two teachers approach a student for a conference. One teacher begins the conference, then when he/she feels stuck or wants thoughts from the other observing teacher, the child is asked to carry on and a short discussion happens between teachers. The conferencing teacher then resumes the conference, perhaps with new insight into what to teach the student. This is an excellent way to improve student conferences and learn from colleagues.
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| The teachers watching Maggie Moon model a "Freeze-Frame" conference. |
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| Me and my partner Chris trying out the "Freeze-Frame" conferencing method on one of my students. |
After looking at these photos you might be wondering why nearly everyone is wearing green.... It was Earth Week at the school and on this day everyone was supposed to wear a green shirt to show solidarity to the cause.
A letter from Maggie Moon after her visit to S.S.I.S....
Dear Liz,
Thanks so much for hosting the K/1 lab site. Your kids are off to a great start with their poems, and I'm sure you'll have a blast with them as they take their work to publication. I can tell you've put a lot of effort into your Writing Workshop this year, so kudos to you!
Good luck finishing up and have a great summer!
Thanks again,
Maggie
Thank you Maggie!!!
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