Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

 Principles of Looking at Student Work

  • nStudent work is serious work.
  • nWhen looking at students' work, an "inquiry" stance is key.
  • nThe work of students can and should be public.
  • nIt is important to look at students' work in depth, with others, and over time and to engage in reflective dialogue about the work, the student, and teaching and learning.
  • nIt is important to match the purpose for "looking" at the work, the form of the work, and the protocol used.
  • nStandards must be an important element of the conversation.
  • nLooking at student work is one way to strengthen connections between student learning and changes in instruction, curriculum, or other aspects of school life.
  • nStudent work is key data about the life of the school.