ambersocaciuDec 18, 20225 min readCollaborative Writing Strategies Can you think of a time when you collaborated with colleagues and/or peers to accomplish a goal? For an educator, I'm sure there aren't a...
ambersocaciuNov 22, 20223 min readUnleash Creativity and Critical Thinking by Integrating Writing into Science The What Works Clearinghouse recommends students spend about 30 minutes writing each day. While this number of minutes may seem...
ambersocaciuNov 1, 20224 min read4 Instructional Moves of Effective Writing TeachersEngaging writers in effective writing practices requires a knowledgeable and strategic teacher. Effective instruction that leads to...
ambersocaciuOct 17, 20224 min readMotivation, Engagement, and Relevance in WritingHow do we get students motivated and engaged in writing? Motivation refers to how we behave. Motivation involves self-confidence in one's...
ambersocaciuOct 15, 20225 min readFostering Student Self-Efficacy: Strategies for Effective Writing InstructionWhat Is Self-Efficacy? Self-efficacy is defined as the belief in one's abilities to achieve a goal or outcome. Albert Bandura’s social...
ambersocaciuOct 13, 20224 min readHow to Integrate Choice and Collaboration in WritingThe environment of the classroom impacts how students feel, how they think, how they express themselves, how they take risks, and how...
ambersocaciuOct 12, 20221 min readWelcome to My BlogA New Beginning Hello and welcome to my space; a place to connect like-minded teachers, coaches, administrators, and parents. In this...