“When we celebrate mistakes as learning opportunities, focus on the process of learning, acknowledge effort that leads to learning, give choices of… — Patty McGee Copy Share Image
“If we think of grades as an opportunity to shine a light on what we value in the whole of writing and for the… — Patty McGee Copy Share Image
“What can we do, then, to recognize that yes, grading and its traditions are still present, but so is the writer? Feedback, not grades,… — Patty McGee Copy Share Image
“When we celebrate mistakes as learning opportunities, focus on the process of learning, acknowledge effort that leads to learning, give choices of next steps… — Patty McGee Copy Share Image
“When it comes to the discipline of writing, grades create utter chaos for students and teachers. —Katherine Bomer, Hidden Gems, p. 150 Grading” — Patty McGee Copy Share Image
“Of the four fundamentals, discovering each writer’s identity is the one I hold most dear, and the one, as teachers, we need to shout… — Patty McGee Copy Share Image
“Feedback is the heart and soul of strong instruction (Hattie, 2012; Hattie & Timperly, 2007).” — Patty McGee Copy Share Image
