University of Idaho Student, Ms. Hobbs leads a Writers' Circle on Friday
Being part of education at the next level is so meaningful to me and the kids get to know university students as they move through their education program. This year, we have three students, all at different levels. The kids love working with these students and I enjoy mentoring them as they get ready for their own classrooms. Some will be Teacher Interns in the area; others will go back to their hometowns.
Right away, I get them interacting with the kids right away and Ms.Hobbs worked with half of the kids while I worked with the others. Writing and Math take a lot of revision. (She was so appreciative because of the Covid restrictions, this is her first opportunity in the classroom in 18 months!)
In the Writers' Circle, each student gets to read their material. This was the first revision of the Personal Narrative. Their classmates give feedback with compliments, suggestions, and questions based on the criteria used for creating the assignment. The kids learn how critical feedback feels and really helps them in the communication of their ideas.