Description
Curious about research-backed strategies and best practices for fostering literacy development through targeted and systematic instruction? Whether following a big box curriculum or a campus created scope and sequence, educators need to make intentional decisions about instruction and how students are accessing the information we provide. Join Natalie Mitchell for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore how various teaching methods such as demonstration, guided practice, and inquiry can help scaffold instruction in both whole group and small group instruction. Get ready to revolutionize your reading instruction and unlock the full potential of your students' literacy skills! Natalies's expertise as a literacy consultant will equip you with the tools and resources you need to apply various learning styles to your instructional practices from in-book reading to read aloud.
Objectives
Recall the key concepts and strategies for enhancing reading instruction through explicit and systemic approaches as discussed in the workshop. Analyze the theoretical foundations of explicit and systemic instruction and their implications for literacy development, exploring how these approaches support students' acquisition of reading skills. Implement explicit and systemic instructional strategies in your own teaching practice, designing engaging and effective reading lessons that promote skill acquisition and comprehension. Evaluate the effectiveness of explicit and systemic approaches in scaffolding students' reading development, using data to assess progress and adjust instruction accordingly. Assess the impact of differentiated instruction on student learning outcomes and engagement, reflecting on strategies for optimizing instructional effectiveness. Develop customized lesson plans that integrate explicit and systemic instructional techniques, incorporating scaffolding strategies to meet the diverse needs of your students.
