How a Simple Acronym Can Help Motivate Students to Learn on Their Own
To nurture student agency, we remember W.I.R.E.
Jenn Hayhurst & Jill DeRosa
Jenn Hayhurst is a creator and co-moderator of the influential weekly Twitter chat #G2Great. She is a literacy coach with a focus on Grades K–3, and has worked as an Adjunct Professor for graduate students completing their practicum at Long Island University, Riverhead. Jill DeRosa is a Grade Two teacher and a district lead teacher charged with providing professional development for her colleagues focused on student agency and ownership of learning. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Long Island University, where she teaches preservice teachers.
