Comments on: Exploring the Draft of the NYS English Language Arts Standards

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Yes, Karen–much discussion. In fact, I’d say that a large majority of the conversation focused on the call for multiple modalities, the creation of authentic products, and the integration of digital experiences that will ensure global connectivity and social networking/learning. They also repeated their understanding that “text” does not refer to print alone….nor does it refer to traditional classics. The viewing and presenting dimensions have been added in response to this. At one point, they stated that what we ask students to consume and produce must be diverse, inclusive, and driven by multiple forms of media and text. I asked if this would be articulated clearly in the document, and they said it would be included throughout the entire document and detailed within the preamble.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:34:51 +0000

Thanks from me, too, Angela. Any talk about modalities other than print-based, or the concomitant skills?

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:24:13 +0000

I would anticipate a shift in the 3-8 as well, but I didn’t want to speak to something that wasn’t mentioned in this session. This session was provided in order explore the standards and discuss the revision process. They were very clear in differentiating between the standards revision process and any sort of assessment revision process.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:05:40 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this. I can’t imagine how they could NOT change the 3-8 assessments given the change in the performance indicators.

By: Carol Kimmerle

Carol Kimmerle — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:46:41 +0000

Thanks for the comprehensive update–sounds like there is some progress here.