EDRD 5821 - Revitalizing Small Group and Independent Reading Instruction
Course Description
Feeling like guided reading isn't increasing your student's reading skills? Wondering if they are actually reading during independent reading time? This class will help you to use assessment data to balance both small group and individual needs. We will take a fresh look at the different types of small group possibilities; guided reading groups, strategy groups, one on one conferences, novel studies and reading partnerships. This will help you to determine when and how to teach each type. You will be more confident when your students are actively reading during independent reading and using the skills you taught them with the strategies examined in "No More Reading Without Support." This course is perfect whether you are teaching a workshop model or a core reading program since each type has a small group and independent reading component . Grades 1-6.
Learner Outcomes
This course will familiarize teachers with different types of small group structures; their purposes and uses. Teachers will develop a plan for engaging students during independent reading, book clubs, and reading partnerships. Finally, they will choose an organizational tool to track their groups, and evaluate assessment data to determine student's reading needs.Testimonials
Thank you for the joy you brought to the class, the vast knowledge, and giving me the desire to improve upon my practices.
---Winter 2018 Student
I feel like I will be more purposeful in my reading instruction. I will also be much more organized with my groupings. THANK YOU! This class has already helped me feel more confident when teaching reading.
---Winter 2018 Student
LOVE this class! Strategy groups note taking, goal sheets, oh my! So excited to impement more in my class!
---Winter 2018 Student
Kari Tunstill is a wonderful instructor and mentor. I appreciate her candor and knowledge about reading. I would take more workshops from her!
---Fall 2016 Student
Great class! I'm able to use right away in classroom!
---Fall 2016 Student