K–5 Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (continued)
Meaning-Focused Instruction
Instructing for Text Comprehension
Recommended for: K–5 teachers and instructional coaches Time: Three hours Item #s: In Person: 737914 Virtual: 743483 Participants: Up to 30
Teacher-Managed Instruction
Science of Reading
Text comprehension is the reason for reading. This course will examine research-based strategies for text comprehension such as self-monitoring, using graphic organizers, generating and answering questions, recognizing text structure, and summarizing. Participants will develop plans for implementing the strategies in their instruction. Learning outcomes:
• Identify and describe the text comprehension strategies that are supported by research • Plan lessons to teach comprehension strategies through direct instruction and cooperative learning
• Use a gradual release model to help students flexibly and appropriately use comprehension strategies in all of their reading
Know Better, Do Better by David & Meredith Liben Recommended Reading
Building Students’ Word Knowledge with Explicit Vocabulary Instruction
Recommended for: K–5 teachers Time: Three hours Item #s: In Person: 854086 Virtual: 743489 Participants: Up to 30
Teacher-Managed Instruction
The research shows that word knowledge is integral to comprehension. Learn how to build students’ literacy skills by explicitly teaching vocabulary. We’ll examine the research behind effective vocabulary instruction and practice bringing it to life in the classroom. Learning outcomes:
• Align vocabulary instruction to research on best practices • Choose vocabulary for direct instruction
• Use research-based vocabulary instructional strategies • Plan a cycle of vocabulary knowledge
Strive-for-Five Conversations by Dr. Tricia A. Zucker and Dr. Sonia Q. Cabell Recommended Reading
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