Sunday, 5 August 2012

Object(ive) Writing and Rubric

Object(ive) Writing: A Creative Exercise for the Composition Classroom | Edutopia

This is a very interesting way to "rediscover writing" and linvolve learners in writing activities and become risk takers in doing so.

As mentioned in this article by Kerri FlinchBaugh, in order to encourage students to take risks and embrace writing activities (subjec(tive) writing), teachers can get their students involved in constructing the rubric if the finished writing piece is to be used for grading as part of a summative assessment.

When learners take ownership of their learning – and know what they will be graded on – the chances of involvement in the activity are much greater.

How do you feel about object(ive) writing and the rubric designed in collaboration with the writers?

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