Sentences with phrase «of effective literacy»

Literature deserves serious attention in defining the knowledge base of an effective literacy teacher.

Understand and identify the look - fors that provide evidence of effective literacy instruction, and bring all students to grade level or well above.

Flippo (2001) suggests the following elements of effective literacy instruction:

Establishing the components of an effective literacy program is a structural cornerstone for improving student performance across the grades and subject areas.

Participants will be introduced to the guide on Afterschool Literacy Programs — a new resource that highlights the progression of literacy development in children, the key characteristics and practices of effective literacy programs, and a compendium of evidence - based curricula.

Research from many traditions has explored the features of effective literacy instruction (see reviews by Au, 1998; Snow et al., 1998).

Finally, the Institute focuses on how the development of cognition can aid in the analysis and design of effective literacy, mathematics and science instruction, taking into account how the social and cultural dimensions influence learners and outcomes.

Strategy guides define and provide examples of effective literacy teaching and learning strategies and offer a wealth of related resources to help sharpen your instruction.

She is co-editor of the Handbook of Effective Literacy Instruction: Research - based Practice K to 8 and Literacy Research Methodologies.

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Clergy can increase effective lay ministry in the workplace by nurturing members of congregations in the basic fundamentals of the faith - literacy in Scripture and Christian traditions and participation in liturgy and the rhythms of the church year.

[Portions reprinted with permission from Raising Bookworms: Life, Learning, and Literacy by L.R.Knost available November 2014; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost available on Amazon and through other major retailers.]

[From Raising Bookworms: Life, Learning, and Literacy by L.R.Knost available 2014; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline now available on Amazon]

[From Raising Bookworms: Life, Learning, and Literacy by L.R.Knost available 2014; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.]

He suggests that online volunteering and citizen science projects could incentivise participation by offering clearly defined opportunities for learning, while representing an effective way of increasing scientific literacy and knowledge within society.

Digital literacy and using video as «texts» can create a myriad of issues for students who don't take effective notes.

Building an effective distance learning experience for students with limited literacy and numeracy skills presents a unique set of challenges.

There are alternatives to taking away recess that are much more effective and don't run the risk of reducing students» attention to important literacy instruction (Cassetta & Sawyer, 2013).

Digital literacy encompasses vital skills that teach children how to be effective users of IT, but those are distinct from the academic subject of computer science that includes learning how computers work and how to create software.

Although there is much more to the school curriculum than literacy and numeracy, students» abilities to read and understand different forms of written material and to apply mathematics to everyday problems are among the most important outcomes of an effective curriculum.

Honor Wilson Fletcher of the Aldridge Foundation says:» The National Literacy Trust is being really smart; understand how academies work as a whole and you have the chance to embed lasting, effective strategies for literacy in thLiteracy Trust is being really smart; understand how academies work as a whole and you have the chance to embed lasting, effective strategies for literacy in thliteracy in their DNA.

«By doing this course I hope to continue to develop literacy programs that are effective so that my students have a range of strategies that enable them to become successful independent readers who enjoy reading.

The production stage aids in the development of digital literacy skills — which includes knowledge, skills, and behaviors involving the effective use of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop PCs for purposes of communication, expression, collaboration, and advocacy.

If basic literacy is in fact necessary for a teacher to be effective in the classroom, the victims of this policy will be the students; in New York City, minority students will be its primary victims, as most students taught by minority teachers are of the same background.

Specifically, her research investigates effective ways to measure bilingualism in schools, the relevance of knowledge on bilingualism and executive functions to language and literacy outcomes, and the relationship between academic outcomes and quality and quantity of bilingual experience.

In their research on effective professional learning, Susan Neuman and Linda Cunningham focused on a coaching model to find out more about the effects of collaboration and feedback for teachers involved in coursework addressing early language and literacy.

For example, a tablet may be a more effective tool to foster children's letter shaping... Alternatively, reading a paper - printed storybook may be better at fostering aspects of emergent literacy than reading an e-book on a tablet due to an app's distracting features.»

Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children — edited by Harvard Graduate School of Education Professor Catherine E. Snow, M. Susan Burns, and Peg Griffin — offers groundbreaking consensus on effective literacy practice for young children.

On Wednesday, April 9, the forum, Adolescent Literacy: Translating Research into Effective Policy and Practice, brought together Ardice Hartry, senior research associate for MPR Associates; Timothy Shanahan, director of the Center for Literacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago; and Professor Catherine Snow to discuss the problems of adolescent readers and what can be done to improve adolescent literacyLiteracy: Translating Research into Effective Policy and Practice, brought together Ardice Hartry, senior research associate for MPR Associates; Timothy Shanahan, director of the Center for Literacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago; and Professor Catherine Snow to discuss the problems of adolescent readers and what can be done to improve adolescent literacyLiteracy at the University of Illinois at Chicago; and Professor Catherine Snow to discuss the problems of adolescent readers and what can be done to improve adolescent literacyliteracy skills.

In the end, the path to improved reading comprehension — to mastery of the skills outlined in state literacy standards — is a cumulative process driven by effective curriculum - centered instruction.

Unfortunately, even when it comes to some of the narrower goals of education, there is no evidence that standards deemed to be higher quality are effective in producing higher levels of literacy and numeracy.

«Questions about effective curricula are near the top of this list of policy questions, and many districts are struggling with how best to support both literacy and numeracy.

09, wanted a deeper understanding of effective teaching in literacy.

Drawing on data from two national pilot programs — Principals as Literacy Leaders (PALL) and Leading Aligned Numeracy Development (LAND)-- this book looks at effective strategies for implementing system improvement and presents approaches for capitalising on successes, and overcoming the shortcomings of initiative - based reforms.

In particular, she has established a research program investigating: (1) effective ways to measure bilingualism in schools; (2) how bilingualism and executive functions interact to influence language and literacy outcomes; and (3) relationship between academic outcomes, quality and quantity of bilingual experience.

Faculty interests and experiences encompass ensuring equity of access to quality literacy instruction, especially in urban schools, addressing the opportunity gap, promoting effective data - driven school - wide literacy programs, and developing sustainable school - based professional development.

However, effective use of this 21st century technology requires that we not only become proficient in textual communication, but also in our ability to express ourselves and interpret others» ideas through visual literacy.

Judy Clark the Talk Advisor from the National Literacy Trust explains the importance of talking prior to writing and provides some tips on effective ways of raising pupil attainment in writing at primary level Following Class 2 storytelling hopscotch, we see teacher Nannette Stormont encouraging her pupils to write, in pairs, their own version of a favourite fairy tale.

For example, experimental work can identify effective approaches to teaching literacy for the relatively small group of teachers who participate in such studies.

The authors found the Roots of Empathy (ROE) program to be highly effective in developing emotional literacy.

The characteristics of effective adolescent literacy programs, struggling readers, and ways of motivating students to read are discussed.

What is more, the majority of adult literacy programs are made and implemented by NGOs, and levels of functional literacy remain low for national active population: about 70 % of workers that have basic skills in reading, writing and numeracy are unable to use these skills in an effective and competitive way in a context of global economy.

The Ariel Community Academy, a public K - 8 school on the South Side of Chicago, has been achieving remarkable success thanks to a number of effective strategies, particularly a financial - literacy program.

This Informed Educator explores the responsibilites of literacy coaches, the characteristics that make them effective, and ways of implementing a literacy coaching program successfully.

Strong personal literacy and numeracy skills form an essential part of the personal attributes and skills needed for teachers to be effective in the classroom, and to foster the development of these skills in students.

Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students» literacy and numeracy achievement.

For these reasons, teacher educators interested in using Twitter in a preservice setting should consider the new forms of literacy necessary for effective use.

Students will learn elements of effective school improvement and professional development in literacy.

During Literacy - in - CTE professional development sessions, CTE teachers learn to integrate effective models of reading interventions in the context of their CTE courses.

The authorizing mission of ACNW is to ensure quality academic and environmental literacy outcomes for students in Minnesota by conducting effective oversight and evaluation of its authorized schools, providing strategic support to schools, and making informed and merit - based decisions about its portfolio of charter schools.

We offer guidance and expertise to help literacy leaders conduct structured reading and writing observations, train staff members in effective intervention strategies and grouping, create multi-tiered systems of support, and use data to engage in self - inquiry and improvement.