Planning Strategic Reading Lessons PowerPoint
I found this presentation to be extremely useful and insightful. I sometimes am quick to plan my lessons and often do not take into account all of the steps that go into making a strategic reading lesson. Although I am overwhelmed by all of the steps I think the most important part to remember is that these steps, all of this preparation is for the children. These students need these steps in a specific order in order for them to be ready to jump into reading. I specifically liked the point that said these lessons call for exploration. Exploration is such a "hot" word right now in education but I believe it is critical for students to learn, grow, and questions. I think the biggest take away is making sure that once you have planned this lesson and are ready for execution, it is essential that the student(s) understand the purpose BEFORE the reading activities begin. Giving them an idea of what learning is going to take place with help with readiness as well as make the students aware of the learning strategies that are occurring.
Literacy Practice: Promotion Content Area Reading PowerPoint
Content reading is very important in a student's later years. I believe that because there is such a heavy emphasis on it in middle and high school that teachers need to be aware and begin to implement it into their classrooms so that students begin to familiarize themselves with the process. Many schools, including my own, back away from textbooks. I believe that with the right text book and execution, that these texts can be powerful tools. Texts are not meant to be the teacher, but a guide, a tool, and framework that can help reach students in another form.
What was most important to me in this presentation was the scaffolding reminders. I remember my undergrad professor telling me that when providing scaffolding you are holding out the carrot right above their heads so that they can reach it WITH your help. That has always helped me to remind me what my goals are when working with each student. I think that when working with each student, the teacher must be totally aware and in sync with this student and his/her needs. Assessing, observing, and making goals/teaching points for this student is so important so that the teacher can prepare the student for what is to come.
Bloom's Taxonomy Wheel
I think this is such a great resource. Not only for lesson planning but for execution. I try to make a habit out of telling my students what they will be doing during each lesson. This wheel has great action words that I can use to take my lessons to "the next level"
Differentiated Instruction Dr. Coffey PowerPoint
I found this PowerPoint to be a refresher of the importance of differentiated instruction. Although I work in a private school my students are all on different levels and are all from different backgrounds. I think that what Dr. Coffey said about all students being given the opportunity to learn and reach their highest potential is my biggest takeaway. Each student in my class should be given the chance to learn the material I am teaching. It is my job to relay that information to each of them in a way that makes sense to them!
The Story of Differentiation- Carol Tomlinson
I enjoyed learning about Carol Tomlinson's story of differentiation. This presentation was also a refresher. What I liked the most about it was that she reminded me that I shouldn't differentiate for one specific set of students (high or low) but for ALL the students in my class so that each of their needs are met! :)
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