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Part 1: Celebrating Growth in Literacy
Celebrating Teacher Practice Education visionary Garth Boomer emphasised the significance of celebrating learning journeys, for both students and teachers. His 10th learning principle, the Confirming (and Celebrating) Principle, highlights the joy and empowerment learners feel when successfully executing a plan. He wrote: "Once I have understood and acted with effect...
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Part 3: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers
Unlocking Literacy with Purpose: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers In the world of teaching literacy, we're always striving to support each student's growth in reading and writing. But how do we track and encourage this development in a way that's meaningful, manageable, and aligned with curriculum goals? Enter a...
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Part 2: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers
Part 2: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers – Enhancing Literacy Through Observation and Strategy In this episode, Sharon dives into a new, actionable assessment tool that helps teachers pinpoint where students are thriving in literacy and where they may need more support. Called the 'Listening to Reading, Watching Whilst...
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Part 1: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers
Part 1: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers – Listening to Reading, Watching While Writing Protocol In the ever-evolving landscape of education, assessment tools that effectively capture the nuances of student learning are invaluable. One such tool, recently developed by Nell Duke and her team (Ward and Klingelhofer), is the...
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Unveiling the Science of Teaching: A Journey into Evidence-Based Education
In the second part of the podcast series "Evidence-Based Teaching, What Is It?," Misty Adoniou, an expert in education, delves into the intricacies of evidence-based teaching. She sheds light on misconceptions surrounding ready-made materials for teachers and emphasises the importance of understanding the historical context and scientific principles behind teaching...
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Understanding Evidence-Based Teaching: A Conversation with Misty Adoniou
In this enlightening podcast, Evidence Based Teaching, What Is It? – Part 1, Misty Adoniou, a renowned literacy expert, joins the discussion to shed light on evidence-based teaching. Misty's extensive background in language, literacy, and TESOL education brings invaluable insights into this crucial topic. Misty Adoniou's Background: Misty Adoniou, an...
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My Reading Calendars for 2024, Yrs 2-6
Reading Calendars are a simple yet highly effective tool for students to track and showcase their life as a reader over the course of a year. They promote independence and responsibility, supporting all students to be successful. The My Reading Calendar 2024 pack contains great features and tools: Calendar sheet...
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How Teachers Can Learn From Their Students
LATEST BLOG: Teachers can use classroom roving, reading conferences and shared feedback sessions to learn from students and improve their teaching of literacy. For literacy expert Sharon Callen, teaching is not a one-way relationship between teachers and students. In Episode 74 of The Teacher’s Toolkit for Literacy, she revealed how...
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How Students Can Inform Our Teaching
LATEST PODCAST: We need to learn how to use 'real time data' to inform our teaching. And so often that comes from our students. So what can we find out from our students, and what is most important? What do we need to cover in the curriculum, and what are...
