Course
Reading Strategies for Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers
Ended Jun 30, 2017
2 credits
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Full course description
Imagine walking into a kindergarten or first grade classroom and seeing
every student highly engaged in learning experiences. The walls are
filled with student created work; making
it clear the students have ownership of the room. There is a variety of
reading and writing activities around the room and children are working
individually, in pairs, and in small groups. Upon looking and listening
more closely, the teacher is noticed facilitating
student learning by nudging and encouraging each child towards working
at higher levels. The teacher has a clear understanding of the behaviors
to notice, teach, and support at the level the child is currently
working on while simultaneously preparing the
child to move to the next level. According to Hattie, 2003,
“…excellence in teaching is the single most powerful influence on
achievement.” Teachers have the power to make the difference. Come join
in learning how to combine subject matter content knowledge
with prior knowledge and design experiences for children that are
uniquely their own by changing, combining, and adding to them according
to students’ needs and your own goals. Spend a few days in professional
development refining your craft and "be the teacher
who makes the difference" in your students' lives.