theoretical foundations of literacy and learning
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Theoretical Foundations of Literacy and Learning. Session 3. EDUC 622. Session 3 Objectives. In Session 3, you will: Review Session 2 Content Participate in a Literacy Warm Up Activity Analyze achievement gap statistics - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Theoretical Foundations of Literacy and Learning
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Session 3 ObjectivesIn Session 3, you will:Review Session 2 ContentParticipate in a Literacy Warm Up ActivityAnalyze achievement gap statisticsDiscuss the role of federal programs and national reports in
literacy environmentsExamine Ten Evidence-Based Best Practices for Comprehensive
Literacy InstructionAnalyze and discuss recent research concerning contemporary
ideas about literacy and learning and its connection to best practice instruction
Participate in Group A’s Best Practice Briefcase Workshop…by discussing the slides and completing all activities and
assessments presented in Session 3 PPT.
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LET’S GET STARTED!
ROUND TABLE REFLECTIONLITERACY WARM-UPKNOWLEDGE NOW!BEST PRACTICE BRIEFCASE
(GROUP A)
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SESSION 2 REVIEW
EARLY ROOTSBEHAVIORISM
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ROUND TABLE REFLECTION
DEBRIEF ON-LINE SESSION 2
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SHORT ANSWER SESSION 2
Rousseau advocated that educators should follow children’s leads regarding what and when they wanted to learn
He argued that learning would be impeded if children were forced to learn about information that they were not interested in learning
Examine your teaching style and your curriculum:What are two relevant examples of how you allow the
students in your classroom to “unfold?”
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Slide 48 Review1. How have early roots theories influenced your teaching
methods or curriculum?2. What classroom examples can you share that deals with
the mental discipline theory, associationism, unfoldment theory or structuralism impacted your instruction In your opinion, are these methods still relevant and would
they fit into best practice instruction? Why or why not? What are the possible drawbacks of using “dated” methods?
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THREADED DISCUSSION #2Slide 73 Review
Review Charts 1 – 4 1. What specific aspects of these charts
mirror your own philosophy about instruction?
2. What aspects conflict with your beliefs or personal experience concerning methods of direct instruction?
3. Describe your role in your literacy environmentCite specific examples from the charts
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LITERACYWARM-UP
The following article are referenced for the activity:• Peterson, S. M. (July 2006). Theories of Learning and Teaching: What Do They
Mean for Educators. Atlanta, GA: National Education Association.
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PICTURE NOTESSmall Group Activity:Form Small Groups of 2-3Each group will receive a large sheet of
paper and a set of markersSkim the article and determine the important
ideas from your article reading assignment: Peterson, S. M. (July 2006). Theories of Learning and Teaching: What Do They Mean for Educators.
Atlanta, GA: National Education Association.(NEA Brief)
Create a way to represent your ideas on paper through words, pictures, and diagramsThe thought processes involved in discussing content and
deciding how to organize them on the paper are primary. The quality of your artwork is secondary
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PICTURE NOTES DEBRIEFShare your masterpieces!How did putting your thoughts into drawings and
representations make you feel?Would you rather draw, write, or speak about your
thoughts after reading a text? Explain whyThink of a lesson plan or unit where “Picture
Notes” would be a great literacy warm-up activity and share it with your small group!
How can you use this after-reading activity in your own classroom?
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KNOWLEDGE NOW!Federal programs and national reportsComprehensive literacy instruction
All content cited and directly quoted from Best Practices in Literacy Instruction unless otherwise noted :Gambrell, L. B., & Morrow, L. M. (2011). Best Practices in Literacy Instruction, Fourth Edition. New York, N.Y.: The Guilford Press.
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CHAPTER 1
EDUC 622Gambrell, L. B., & Morrow, L. M. (2011). Best Practices in Literacy Instruction, Fourth
Edition. New York, N.Y.: The Guilford Press.All material in the following section is directly quoted from Best Practices in Literacy Instruction
unless otherwise noted
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Best PracticesStudents must be literate in
order to succeed in school and in the workplace!
However, evidence across the past four decades indicates that the achievement has not been equal for all children in American schools
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There is considerable evidence of a growing gap in reading achievement between:
(1) Minority and nonminority students(2) Students from poorer and richer families(3) Students who are English language learners
(ELLs) and native English speakers (4) Students identified for special education services
and those in regular education
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Perspectives on Best Practices
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ACHIEVEMENT GAP STATISTICS
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Achievement Gap Statistics
Consider the following statistics that further substantiate the achievement gap…
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Unequal OpportunitiesADVANTAGE
By age 2, children who are read to regularly by an adult have greater language comprehension, larger vocabularies, and higher cognitive skills than children read to less often
(Raikes et al., 2006)
DISADVANTAGEIn middle-income neighborhoods the ratio of books per child is 13 to 1, while in low-income neighborhoods the ratio is 1 age-appropriate book for every 300 children
(Dickinson &Neuman, 2006)
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POVERTYIn the United States, approximately 13 million
children live in povertyPoverty places children at higher risk for a
number of problems, including those associated with brain development and social and emotional development
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DROPOUTS
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Interesting Conclusion
The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PISA) concluded:Finding ways to engage students in reading may be one of the most effective ways to leverage social change
According to the PISA report, being an enthusiastic and frequent reader was more of an advantage than having well-educated parents in good jobs
(Programme for International Student Assessment;PISA,2006;nces.ed.gov/surveys/pirls/pirls2006.asp,
retrieved August 7, 2010)
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FEDERAL AND NATIONAL REPORTS
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During the past decade (2000-2010), literacy instruction has continued to be a hot topic in education, in the media, and with politicians at every level of government
Federal programs and national reports from the previous decade, such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB, 2002) and the National Reading Panel (NRP) Report (NICHHD, 2000), continue to influence both assessment and instruction in our schools
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ClassroomSession 3 Federal Programs and National Reports
As we move into the next decade, it is clear that the following initiatives will influence literacy research, policy, and practice:
Response to Intervention (RTI) (NASDSE, 2010)Race to the Top (U.S. Department of
Education, 2010)Common Core State Standards for English
Language Arts (Common Core State Standards Initiative, 2010)
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WAIT...AND RELATELARGE GROUP DISCUSSIONHow have federal programs and national reports
influenced you as an educator currently and in the past?
What Federal or National Educational program has had the largest impact on your daily instruction?
Do you believe that the federal mandates, programs, and reports will allow us to truly help students to become more literate?
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To learn more about these programs, please refer to additional information in Session 3 Resource Folder
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COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION
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COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION
The goal of comprehensive literacy instruction is to ensure that all students achieve their full literacy potential
This instruction should prepare our students to enter adulthood with the skills they will need to participate fully in a democratic society that is part of a global economy
Students need to be able to read and write with purpose, competence, ease, and joy
Comprehensive literacy instruction:Emphasizes the personal, intellectual, and social nature of literacy
learningSupports the notion that students learn new meanings in response
to new experiences rather than simply learning what others have created
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COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION
Thus, comprehensive literacy instruction is in keeping with constructivist learning theory and social learning perspectives that emphasize the development of students’ cognitive abilities, such as critical thinking and decision making
Students need and deserve comprehensive literacy instruction that is well informed and based on a broad model of the reading process
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COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION
Is a balanced approach that involves appropriate emphasis on meaning making and skill instruction
Incorporates evidence-based best practices to suit the needs of all students in whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction
Builds on the knowledge that students bring to school Acknowledges reciprocity among reading processes
(e.g., decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, motivation) and between reading and writing
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THE BENEFITS OF COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION
Recognizes that comprehension is the ultimate goal of literacy instruction
Emphasizes meaning construction through open and collaborative literacy tasks and activities that require critical thinking
Offers opportunities for students to apply literacy strategies in the context of meaningful tasks for real-world purposes
Provides for differentiated assessment and instruction in accordance with the diverse strengths and needs of students (e.g., struggling readers, ELLs)
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TEACHERS AS VISIONARY
DECISION MAKERS
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TEACHERS AS VISIONARY DECISION MAKERS
Research on effective teachers reveals the following common themes:Effective Teachers…
Are supported by commitment Are much like coaches Incorporate higher-level responses Provide access to engage students with print, and
encourage life-long learners
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TEACHERS AS VISIONARY DECISION MAKERS
Researchers who have recently observed and recorded the types of instruction occurring in high-achieving learning environments found that:Beyond a carefully orchestrated integration of skills
and strategies, content, and literature…Successful classrooms are led by teachers who
motivate and support individual students in ways that cannot be prescribed by any one program, method, or practice
(Pressley, 2007; Pressley, Allington, Wharton-McDonald, Block, & Morrow, 2001; Wharton-McDonald, Pressley, & Hampston, 1998)
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TEACHERS AS VISIONARY DECISION MAKERS
Teachers are the crucial factor in the classroomStudy after study points to teacher expertise as the
critical variable in effective reading instructionTeacher who are knowledgeable and adept at
integrating and adjusting various methods, practices, and strategies are more likely to:Better meet the needs of a particular set of students
with a differentiated set of needsLead students to higher levels of
literacy achievement and engagement
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TEACHERS AS VISIONARY DECISION MAKERS
Effective teachers: Work within and across grades to coordinate the
curriculum in ways that will enhance student growth and development
Are supported within a context of strong school and faculty commitment to improving student achievement
Are provided ongoing professional development in order for teachers to become aware of research-based practices and share evidence from their classrooms
(Frey, Fisher, & Allen, 2009; Taylor, Pearson, Peterson, & Rodriguez, 2003)
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TEACHERS AS VISIONARY DECISION MAKERS
Effective teachers are much like coaches:Instead of telling students what they must do
to become better readers and writers, they use discussion and inquiry to guide students in constructing meaning from text
(Allington & Johnston, 2002; Malloy & Gambrell, 2010; Taylor, Pearson, Clark, & Walpole, 2000).
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TEACHERS AS VISIONARY DECISION MAKERS
Effective teachers incorporate higher-level responses to:Text, both oral and written, and Emphasize cognitive engagement during literacy activities
Effective Teachers are clear in tying:Strategy instruction to authentic literacy activities Meaning centered learning to whole groups, small groups,
and individual student learning
(Purcell-Gates, Duke, & Martineau, 2007; Taylor et al., 2003)
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TEACHERS AS VISIONARY DECISION MAKERS
Effective teachers:Provide access to a variety of books andThe time to engage with print in authentic
ways… encouraging students to be lifelong learners
(Baumann & Duffy, 1997; Cunningham, Cunningham, & Allington, 2002; Gambrell, 1996, 2009; Hiebert & Martin, 2009; Neuman & Celano, 2001; Reutzel & Smith, 2004; Routman, 2003)
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IT’S ALL ABOUT VISIONDuffy (2003, 2005) describes the teachers’ ultimate goal
as that of:Inspiring students to be readers and writersTo engage students in “genuinely literate activities” where
they are doing something important with literacyThis engagement should reflect the teachers’
instructional vision…The reason they are passionate about
teaching reading and writing
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IT’S ALL ABOUT VISIONWhile vision is not a word you expect to see in a
discussion of evidence-based practices, the teacher’s vision of literacy achievement is a crucial factor in ensuring that the goal of improving literacy instruction for all students is met
Ensuring that “…children have the opportunity to acquire the level of literacy that allows them full participation in our democratic society depends on a corps of teachers who possess extraordinary minds and hearts” (Calfee, 2005, p. 67)
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WAIT...AND RELATELARGE GROUP DISCUSSIONWhat is your vision as an educator?What aspects of classroom instruction do you
pride yourself on including?How do you show your students both your
mind and heart?Tip: Remember the answers to this question
as you create a formal Vision Statement as part of the Practicum due Session 10!
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10 EVIDENCE-BASED BEST PRACTICES FOR
COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION
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COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION
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LEARNING AND TEACHING(Critical Shifts in Education
Over the Past 20 Years)
All content cited from the following source in the next section of slides: Peterson, S. M. (July 2006). Theories of Learning and Teaching: What Do They Mean for Educators. Atlanta, GA: National Education Association.(NEA Brief)
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CRITICAL SHIFTS IN EDUCATION
Over the past 20 years, the United States has been engaged in a national school reform movement focused on enabling all children to achieve high standards
Ideas drawn from recent research on learning and teaching have been influential in guiding many of these reform initiatives
Several critical shifts have occurred as we move towards best practice in education
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ClassroomSession 3 THE MOST
CRITICAL SHIFTPerhaps the most critical shift in learning theory during
the past 20 years has been a move away from:The idea of learning as passive absorption of information
• This view of learning expects teachers to do most of the talking, and students have been directed to listen
And To The idea of learning as the active engagement
of meaning• This view of learning invites students to participate in hands-on
learning through inquiry and reflection
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LEARNING IS ACTIVE!Most recent theories of learning view it as an
active, constructive processIndividuals attempt to make sense of incoming
information by:
This enables them to transform incoming information into usable knowledge
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ClassroomSession 3 TAP INTO PRIOR
KNOWLEDGEStudents bring their own ideas or preconceptions
to the learning processSometimes, students’ naïve theories resonate with
academic knowledge and teachers can build on themAt other times, students start with misconceptions
and, unless teachers are aware of and know how to address these common misconceptions, students will not gain an understanding of academic knowledge
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ClassroomSession 3 ALWAYS CONNECT TO
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE!New knowledge always builds on
prior knowledge!Therefore, if academic content is to make sense to
students, teachers must connect it with students’ background knowledge
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WHAT CAN WE DO TO ENGAGE IN THE SOCIAL ASPECT?
Recent research calls our attention to the importance of social interactions in influencing classroom learning, such as:Conversations, discussions, joint work and debate
Such interactions provide opportunities for:Students to learn through observing the performance of othersReceiving feedback about their own performanceHearing alternative points of view, and engaging in the
exchange of ideas
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2 MINDS ARE BETTER THAN 1!A Positive Outcome of Social Interaction:The thinking that occurs when students work
together is not solely the product of one mindRather, it comes from different minds in interaction
with one anotherThis enables students to hear ideas and make
connections that they might not be able to make on their own
In a social setting, students can assist each other and develop jointly constructed ideas
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COOPERATIVE LEARNINGAs educators have become increasingly aware of
how social interactions influence learning, some have begun to argue for inclusion of a wider array of teaching strategies in American classrooms
These include opportunities for students to:Participate in classroom discussions Work together in small-group settings to solve complex problemsParticipate in cooperative learning activities
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ClassroomSession 3 LEARNER DIFFERENCES
ARE RESOURCES!Modern learning theories offer new perspectives about
differences among learnersOne of the self-evident truths of schooling is that learners
come with different experiences, capacities, understandings, and backgrounds
Although U.S. teachers have always had to deal with such differences, they now interact with increasingly diverse student populations
Contemporary learning theories emphasize that all students, regardless of their social and cultural backgrounds, come to school with active, inquiring minds
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How Can We Use Difference?
We can use these differences in thinking as resources for enhancing classroom learning!
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ClassroomSession 3Let’s Use Japan As
An Example!Recent students of mathematics instruction
in Japanese classrooms provide a case in pointIn these classrooms, all students are asked to solve
challenging problemsAs they work toward a solution, their teachers
encourage them to share their ideas and approaches with their classmates
Japanese teachers find that such sharing enhances student learning by providing a range of ideas and strategies for students to consider and discuss
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LARGE GROUP DISCUSSIONHow do you promote differences within your
classroom as an opportunity for discovery and knowledge acquisition?
Does your classroom function more as an individual environment or an environment of social collaboration? Explain why.
What opportunities do you or could you provide for social interaction in your classroom?
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ClassroomSession 3 THE FOURTH AND
FINAL SHIFTA fourth and final shift in learning theory involves
assumptions about the nature of the knowledge students should be expected to acquire in school to function effectively as thinkers and problem solvers
New research suggests that to attain competence in an academic discipline, students must: Possess a deep foundation of knowledgeUnderstand facts and ideas in the context of a
conceptual framework or schemaLearn how to organize their knowledge in ways that
facilitate retrieval and application
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ClassroomSession 3 How Does This Impact My
Teaching Style?Teachers cannot afford to focus solely on
teaching the facts and procedures of a disciplineThey must help their students to:
Understand central ideas and concepts and Develop competency in using the learning
processes of inquiry and argument
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Teaching and TeachersAssumptions about learning have significant and
immediate implications for teachers and teachingThere is a widespread (but inaccurate) belief that the
work of teaching is simple and straightforward…
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Teaching and TeachersNow, with far more challenging goals for students,
teaching must be viewed as complex, intellectual workThoughtful teachers are intellectualsTo be an effective teacher, one must find ways of
building bridges between one’s subject matter and one’s students
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Effective TeacherAs teachers plan instruction, they must carefully
weigh their options about:Decisions on which methods will be most effective The content that best meets their instructional goals andThe needs of students for a given unit of instruction
The emphasis on the intellectual aspects of teaching is not intended to override the moral aspects of teaching:The mind cannot be divorced from the heart
The combination of the intellectual and moral aspects of teaching only adds complexity
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LARGE GROUP DISCUSSIONAfter learning this information, do any of you take issue
with the way this information is being presented? Do you feel like you have already been
orchestrating your classroom in this manner for many years?
Is this really new information or just a different way of approaching what we already know about our students?
What can you do to become more effective in your classroom after learning about the four critical shifts in education?
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TEACHER EVALUATIONAs fundamental assumptions about the work of
teaching have changed, so has teacher evaluationReflecting the view that teaching is complex work,
the evaluation process no longer is limited to observation of teachers in the act of teaching
Teachers are now also expected to be able to:Articulate their learning goals clearlyExplain why they taught as they didJustify their choices
• This is intended to hold teachers more accountable for their actions
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STUDENT INTERACTIONIf classrooms are ‘communities of learners’, it is important to
provide real opportunities for students to:Interact with one another and the teacher about the
content being taughtThrough such interactions, students can play an important role
in providing questions, ideas, and explanations that stimulate thinking and understanding on the part of the other students in the classroom
In this sense, teaching can be viewed as shared workWork that is jointly conducted by the teacher and the
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LARGE GROUP DISCUSSIONDo you have difficulty “relinquishing the
control” within your classroom to your students?
What factors (student age, subject matter, etc.) contribute to this fear?
What steps can you take to ease the transition to an interactive, “shared work” and collaborative classroom?
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OUR PRACTICE?New approaches have evolved in recent years
for helping teachers study their practice:Japanese schools use an approach called “lesson study”
whereby groups of teachers collaboratively plan, teach, criticize, and revise their lessons
Another approach that is used in U.S. schools is “action research”, whereby practitioners conduct and report on their attempts to inquire into their own practice and that of their colleagues
Having just completed EDUC 631, what concepts of action research can you implement in your teaching?
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CONCLUSIONSAll teachers operate according to theories about
learning and teaching, some tacit and others explicitGood teaching requires teachers to:
Construct and reconstruct their theories continually Determine through systematic, careful inquiry whether their
theories result in the kind of best teaching practices that enables their students to meet higher expectations for learning and achievement
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BEST PRACTICE BRIEFCASE
PRESENTATIONGROUP A
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Literacy From Pre-K to High School
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PresentationDescribe the best practices you identified
based on your readingsWhat is the rationale for the best practice?How can the best practice be
used to improve learning?Questions?
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BEST PRACTICE DEBRIEFWhat questions remain (after the Group A
presentation) about applying this material to your current or future literacy environment?
Name one piece of information from this presentation that you will utilize in your current classroom
Name one piece of information that you are still digesting and perhaps leaves you a bit uncomfortable
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GROUP WORK TIMEGROUPS B, C and D should meet for
15-20 minutes to prepare for Session 5, 7 and 9 ‘Best Practice Briefcase Workshops’
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EDUC 622Assignments Due
Week 2Session 3 (In-Person)Session 4 (On-Line)
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Reading AssignmentsWhole Class Read: Lenses on Reading
Chapter 4- (Pages 47-74)Constructivism (1920s-Present)Chapter 5- (Pages 76-98)
Theories of Literacy Development (1930s-Present)Read: Best Practices in Literacy Instruction
(Group B Best Practice Briefcase)Chapter 4- (96-114) Struggling ReadersChapter 5-(117-134) ELLsChapter 7-(177-195) Motivating ReadersChapter 17-(412-432) Differentiating Instruction
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AssignmentsGroup A-Best Practice Briefcases
Workshop On-Line ReportDUE: Session 4
Group B-Best Practice Briefcase Workshop and Materials Oral PresentationDUE: Session 5
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Group B Members Best Practices – Chapters 4,5,7, & 17READING ASSIGNMENTS
Group Member #1 CH. 4 ( 96-114)Best Practices with Struggling Readers
Group Member #2 CH. 5 (117-134 )Best Practices in Literacy Instruction for ELLs
Group Member #3 CH. 7 (177-195)Best Practices in Motivating Students to Read
Group Member #4CH. 17 (412-420)Organizing Effective Literacy Instruction: Differentiating Instruction to Meet Student Needs
Group Member #5CH. 17 (421-432)Organizing Effective Literacy Instruction: Differentiating Instruction to Meet Student Needs
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Best Practice Briefcase Workshop Assignment Group B will provide the class with Classroom Application Scenario Resource
and Overview Handouts based on the chapters below during a 25 – 30 minute presentation & workshop in Session 5
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SESSION 3 AND 4 OBJECTIVES
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Session 3 ObjectivesIn Session 3, you have:Reviewed Session 2 ContentParticipated in a Literacy Warm Up ActivityAnalyzed achievement gap statisticsDiscussed the role of federal programs and national reports in
literacy environmentsExamined Ten Evidence-Based Best Practices for Comprehensive
Literacy InstructionAnalyzed and discussed recent research concerning contemporary
ideas about literacy and learning and its connection to best practice instruction
Participated in Group A’s Best Practice Briefcase Workshop…by discussing the slides and completing all activities and
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Session 4 ObjectivesIn Session 4, you will: Review Session 3 content Examine the theories and models within Constructivism Examine a “Reading Wars” Article and relate it to a literacy
classroom Determine and discuss the relevance of Metacognition and its
application in a literacy classroom Examine important aspects of the theories and models within
Theories of Literacy Development Determine and discuss how social collaboration applies in a literacy
classroom…by discussing the slides and completing all activities and
assessments presented in Session 4 PPT.
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Theoretical Foundations of Literacy and Learning
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