| Certified Skills Block = |
18 Hours |
| CDE Relicensure Credit = |
1 Credit |
| Knowledge Level Advancement = |
N/A |
- TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Elementary Classroom Teachers
- DESCRIPTION:
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The focus of the Reading Comprehension for the Elementary Classroom course is based upon research and exemplary practices that help students acquire strong comprehension skills. Participants are provided with a synthesis of current research on reading comprehension and strategies for implementing effective comprehension instruction. The course assessments require participants to apply the strategies with students and reflect on their success and/or challenges.
LEARNER OBJECTIVES:
- This course will address improved instruction in reading comprehension of narrative and expository texts.
- Develop their understandings of current research in reading comprehension
- Increase their knowledge of the characteristics of narrative and expository text
- Learn and implement methods of strategic instruction in comprehension of narrative and expository text, including content area textbooks
| Strategies and Activities : |
Learning Assessment : |
Follow-up Resources: |
| Read and discuss current research on reading comprehension |
Evaluation of weekly "Reflection Sheets" |
Instructor feedback on weekly "Reflection Sheets" |
| Examine, discuss and evaluate strategic instruction in reading comprehension |
Observation during participant discussions and sharing times |
Resource articles and titles for future reading |
| Implement and reflect on instructional strategies for increasing reading comprehension |
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| Complete and discuss weekly "Reflection Sheets" |
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This course meets the criteria for "Content Rich/Highly Qualified" credit.
SKILL BLOCK NOTE:
- Self-funded departments, Charter Schools and grant-funded program employees should check with their supervisor regarding eligibility for Skill Block payment.
- Substitutes and non-employees may not register for skill blocks which is a performance pay District benefit.
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Participants must have access to children/students to assess the reading comprehension strategies,
in order to complete the assignments.
- If you have questions about this course content or pre-requisites, please contact the
instructor(s) or "Contact" person listed.
Mary Ann Gabriel
- If you have questions about registration or transcripts, please contact Staff Development
office.
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Instructor led sessions
(To Register, or for more information,
click on a start date.)
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| Start |
Time |
Days |
Location |
Status |
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2/2/2010
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4:30PM-8:15PM |
5 |
Pine Lane Primary |
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