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Content Collaboration: Using Literature Circles as a Framework to Aid Student Comprehension Students often struggle with the complex task of reading their textbooks. Using the familiar format of Literature Circles can make that daunting task more manageable. When students are able to read and discuss their texts, making connections, questioning the author, the text and each other, they have more success in comprehending what they’ve read. Teaching with Short Text: An Engaging Approach to Teaching Reading Strategies Short text that is interesting and well written is an excellent vehicle for engaging students in reading strategy lessons. Picture books, articles and other short works allow you to provide students with an authentic reading experience, while making it possible to model strategies that students will then be able to apply to their own reading. Bridging the Gaps: Building Connections in the Classroom Supports Learning “Literature Circles, shared reading, reader’s theatre; all great ideas, but how am I going to get my students to work together?” They can do it and you can help them by providing the structure that will allow them to meet their needs and your expectations in the classroom. We will discuss how to use team building as a classroom management strategy that will give your students the tools they need to succeed in your class. Active Learning in the Content Areas: Inquiry Ignites the Passion in Learners Learning occurs on a need to know basis. The challenge for educators is creating that need. In this hands-on workshop we’ll discuss how student interest and excitement, plus ample time to cogitate, creates an environment for student designed experimentation and exploration. In this workshop you will see how this method of thinking about teaching and learning can help students become active, enthusiastic learners. Writing and the Content Teacher* My students’ writing used to consist mainly of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions. When I began to encourage them to really write about what they knew, they found an ability to make meaning and demonstrate understanding that surprised them. We will discuss and use several writing strategies that you can help your students make sense of the subject at hand, while you are able to learn more about their understanding. *Repeated workshop Steve's Bibliography Handout |
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