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Writing Is A Process, Not A Product: Encouraging Student Engagement Through Self-Assessment, Erin Riley-Lepo, Kayla Teeling

New Jersey English Journal

Going beyond traditional writing practices by utilizing a student-centered approach can benefit both student and teacher. In this essay, two high school English teachers present theories on student-regulated learning, formative assessment, and self-assessment in writing instruction. Then, they describe and provide examples of how these theories inform their writing instruction.