From “What’s Wrong” to “What’s Strong”: Giving Asset-Based Feedback That Transforms Student Learning

Too often, students who use home language varieties at school are seen as "deficient" or "needing to be fixed." But what if, instead, we recognized these language patterns as powerful assets and unique building blocks upon which we can foster meaningful learning?

During this session, educators will discover:

• How traditional deficit-based feedback approaches can undermine student identity and engagement
• Research-backed approaches to feedback that honor students’ linguistic assets while advancing academic language and success
• Practical observation strategies to help you identify and build on what students can do with language, rather than focusing on what they’re “missing”
• Ready-to-use feedback frameworks that support both linguistic identity and academic growth

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