http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp For those who wish to teach reading well Sat, 03 May 2008 22:54:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en      I forgot to tell you all to share what you have done that you are proud of.  This is a space NOT to be humble.  So let it out, we all know you are good...  Besides, I may need this information for recommendations...  Don't talk about your student. Talk ... http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/04/29/reflection-part-2-i-forgot/ The course description says, in part."Explores literacy assessments and materials and uses this knowledge to apply instruction."  Almost all the the entries have been about your student.  In this one, reflect upon  YOU and your exploration.  What did you bring with you that helped, what did you find along the ... http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/04/29/assessment-drives-instruction-reflection-at-the-end/ For this entry, as practice for your case study, tell what your student has accomplished as a result of your instruction.  Look at your case study Part I .  Use the Summary of Needs, and your Goals as a guide. http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/04/26/welcome-back-its-been-a-while/ Describe an instance this semester where your actions have been informed by assessments; a review of professional literature; listening to the learner; and a reflection on practice.  What was the result in your actions;? on your actions? (This came from a book entitled Negotiating literacy learning. Ed. by Janine Bixler (2009) http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/03/20/welcome-sweet-springtime/ A. What can you tell about your student's reading from his/her writing?     OR B.  Share a strategy that is really working with your student.  Tell what the need is and then describe the strategy and how it and you are ameliorating that need.    OR C.  Write about some burning issue for you ... http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/03/06/a-three-part-post/      As you prepare to become literacy specialists/coaches, teachers will be asking you for help with literacy learning in their classrooms.  Based on  what you have learned so far with your student, what can you extrapolate to share with your teachers?  In other words, what should literacy specialists/coaches tell teachers ... http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/02/27/heres-your-new-posting-sharing-what-you-are-learning/ Hi, 680/681 People.  Please start using your student's first name when referring to him or her.  It gives me a picture of you and him or her together.  I can get a better sense of your work and his/her resulting development.  So, what's your work been like?       Hey, Sometime later.  ... http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/02/18/who-are-you-working-with/ It appearrs that many of you are apprehensive about where to go instructionally, once you have done the Flint or some other assessments.  Once you have made the summary from the Flint, think about what will help "Will" the most to move toward fluent reading on his grade level.  What will ... http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/02/12/thinking-about-getting-started-instructionally/      If you have met with your student, how is it going?  Have you done any assessments yet?  Can you make any instructional decisions? Note to some who haven't joined the blog or kept up with it:  You need to make other journal arrangements with me. http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/02/10/journal-entry-3/ Now that you have some more information concerning assessment, instruction of struggling readers, motivation, and  a whole host of other things, how are you planning for meeting with your student?  You may respond to this or some other burning issue that you need advice on.  Classmates, feel free to weigh in ... http://blog.cortland.edu/summersp/2008/02/05/now-that-you-have-more-information/