Major
Educational Studies
Submission Type
Poster
Area of Study or Work
Educational Studies
Expected Graduation Date
2023
Location
SFH Lobby 3.6
Start Date
4-15-2023 11:00 AM
End Date
4-15-2023 12:00 PM
Abstract
In the high school setting, students ability to self-regulate and function independently is key to their transition into life post-graduation. As a student teacher, I worked primarily within 12th grade students and conducted research on how educators can incorporate student autonomy into the secondary English classroom. Student autonomy, in the context of this study, is defined as a teaching framework intended to create areas of support by which the teacher encourages student self-regulation in independent student work settings. In many contexts of the ELA setting, student autonomy is often connected to reading; however, my research focuses on the writing setting. I collected data from August to December of 2022 including field notes and reflections, anecdotal records, lesson plans and materials, and student submission records. Field notes and reflections reflected the day-to-day occurrences in my classroom and teaching. Anecdotal records documented student-teacher interactions, especially in the context of informal and formal check-ins, engagement, and student behaviors. Lesson plans and materials include a range of full lesson plans to paragraph summaries as well as additional companion materials. Finally, student submission records include a compiled spreadsheet analyzing the amount of time it took students to submit their work against the day it was due. Supporting student autonomy is an important topic because it is necessary for teachers to assume a position that aids students in their goal to become autonomous, especially at the secondary level in which there is an increase in personal responsibility as students seek further education or join the workforce post-graduation. There are many factors that contribute to autonomous behavior that teachers must understand in order to promote beneficial student autonomy within their classroom.
Student Autonomy in the Secondary ELA Classroom
SFH Lobby 3.6
In the high school setting, students ability to self-regulate and function independently is key to their transition into life post-graduation. As a student teacher, I worked primarily within 12th grade students and conducted research on how educators can incorporate student autonomy into the secondary English classroom. Student autonomy, in the context of this study, is defined as a teaching framework intended to create areas of support by which the teacher encourages student self-regulation in independent student work settings. In many contexts of the ELA setting, student autonomy is often connected to reading; however, my research focuses on the writing setting. I collected data from August to December of 2022 including field notes and reflections, anecdotal records, lesson plans and materials, and student submission records. Field notes and reflections reflected the day-to-day occurrences in my classroom and teaching. Anecdotal records documented student-teacher interactions, especially in the context of informal and formal check-ins, engagement, and student behaviors. Lesson plans and materials include a range of full lesson plans to paragraph summaries as well as additional companion materials. Finally, student submission records include a compiled spreadsheet analyzing the amount of time it took students to submit their work against the day it was due. Supporting student autonomy is an important topic because it is necessary for teachers to assume a position that aids students in their goal to become autonomous, especially at the secondary level in which there is an increase in personal responsibility as students seek further education or join the workforce post-graduation. There are many factors that contribute to autonomous behavior that teachers must understand in order to promote beneficial student autonomy within their classroom.
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The paper for this presentation is available for download above and to the right. The poster is linked below.