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CONTENT AREA INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE STUDENT LITERACY RATES

National Assessment of Education Progress:1 in 4 8th graders showed proficient knowledge in civics (Lukus

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CONTENT AREA INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE STUDENT LITERACY RATES

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    1. CONTENT AREA INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE STUDENT LITERACY RATES Kara Rosenblatt, PhD Mississippi State Univeristy

    2. National Assessment of Education Progress: 1 in 4 8th graders showed proficient knowledge in civics (Lukus & Weiss, 2007) 4 in 10 8th graders showed proficiency in economics (Mead & Sandene, 2007) In Mississippi: 37% of fifth graders & 38% of 8th graders scored proficient in science 13% of 5th graders & 14% of 8th graders with disabilities were proficient or above on the science MCT Why? High stakes testing Teaching to the test Fail to address individualization Curriculum that is too broad Topics covered too fast

    3. What about text books? Typically written above the grade level they are meant to be used for.. Houghton Mifflin: 1.8 to 5 grades ahead Holt: 1.8 to 4.3 years ahead "The teachers are the ones who make the difference, obviously.

    4. Teach vocabulary Use manipulatives Build a context for problem solving Use alternative response options Use graphical depictions Design cooperative group activities

    5. McTighe & Brown (2009) suggest: time-sensitive, research-based, challenging curriculums, frequent informal and formal assessments, a variety of resources, including multi-media and professional development, and content and curriculums that are relevant to todays learners.

    6. Quality Curriculum Is of high interest Is relevant to the students lives Has an appropriate level of challenge Has an appropriate level of complexity Is thoughtful and provoking Is sequenced to optimize learning Is focused on concepts and principles and not just facts Is focused on quality not quantity Has depth of learning Is vertically aligned

    7. Computer-Assisted Instruction and Science CAI: Instruction or remediation presented on a computer Why are CAI useful and successful? What does CAI look like for Science? http://www.uvm.edu/~jmorris/Sci.html http://gldss7.cr.usgs.gov/qed/qed.html http://quake.wr.usgs.gov http://dlcenter.larc.nasa.gov http://education.jlab.org How is CAI implemented?

    8. Computer-Assisted Instruction and Writing What is Computer-Assisted Instruction ? What does CAI look like for writing? How is CAI implemented? http://www.Inspiration.com/home.cfm http:www.brighteye.com/texthelp.htm

    9. DI for Reading What is DI? How is it implemented? What does it look like for reading? Some websites: www.readingrockets.org/print.php?ID=154 http://members.shaw.ca/priscallatheroux/differentiatingstrategies.html

    10. DI for Science What is DI? How is it implemented? What does it look like for science? http://members.shaw/priscillatheroux/differentiatiatingstrategies.html

    11. DI for Writing What is DI? How is it implemented? What does it look life for writing? http://www.schablearning.org/articles.asp?r+615&g=2 http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/writing/reluctant_writer.html

    12. Differentiated Reading Instruction Small group alternative lesson structures for all students Size of group: 3-5 struggling readers, 5-7 other students Teacher-Led Center should be held

    13. Grouping Students who Struggle with Reading Grouping practices Whole class instruction Small group instruction Peer Pairing and tutoring One-on-One instruction Grouping Students who Struggle with Reading

    14. Science Inquiry: The link to accessing the General Ed Curriculum What is inquiry? How does it compare with the scientific method? What does it look like in science classrooms? What is the role of science teachers in inquiry-based classrooms? What are some considerations for implementing inquiry in science? Why is inquiry important for teaching and learning science? What stratagies are available to support students during phases of inquiry?

    15. UDL: Improved Access for All What are the principles of UDL? Multiple methods of presentation ? What are the benefits of UDL? How does UDL provide access to the general curriculum for all students? How is UDL being promoted? http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/UDL/UDLEducatorsFactSheet.pdf

    16. UDI http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-5/universally.htm

    17. Instructional Delivery Anchor activities Sponge activities KWL Think-pair-share Literature circles Text response Individual contract Curriculum compacting Tiered assignments Web quests Learning centers Learning stations Cooperative learning Flexible grouping practices

    18. Assessment/Evaluating/Grading Portfolio assessments Observations Skills checklist Oral reports Written reports Demonstrations Quizzes/tests Standardized testing Models Dioramas Samples of work Taped responses Performance Drawings/graphs/posters

    19. Questions? Kara Rosenblatt, PhD (662) 325-9489 kar234@msstate.edu

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