What Writing Should Be & Promoting a Positive Classroom Environment
I wanted to write a little bit about a project I’ve been working on and some things I’ve learned thus far from the project. As a member of the Honors college at my school, I am required to complete a capstone project or thesis. I chose to do a project in the classroom concerning teaching techniques and their effect on students’ attitude and writing. This spring semester, I worked with two class periods in a sixth grade classroom. I did writing activities with the students every time I went in. At the beginning of my time there, I asked students to rate how they felt about writing using a scale I developed. Most students were either indifferent towards writing or liked it okay while a few really hated or loved it. By the end of my time there, almost every student said they felt like they had become a better writer and they liked writing more. Of course, this is exactly what I was hoping for! While I am still reflecting on my approach, what worked well, and what I could have done bette
