https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm en-us 2018-07-01 03:27:48 UTC 2023-06-07 13:32:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269055719 The invention of the printing press and subsequent widespread use was one of the most influential events in the second millennium. The invention led to a sharp increase in literacy which worked to close the gap between upper and middle class people.]]> 2018-07-01 03:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269055719 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056099 The Child's Conception of the World is published by psychologist Jean Piaget.  His theory of cognitive development becomes an important influence in American developmental psychology and education.]]> 2018-07-01 03:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056099 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056198 Michael Hart, who is the founder of Project Gutenberg, invents the first e-book. Project Gutenberg is still in use today and offers over 57,000 e-books for free.]]> 2018-07-01 03:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056198 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056311 This book, written by Herbert R. Kohl, promotes "open education".  Kohl's approach focuses on student-centered classrooms and active, holistic learning.

]]> 2018-07-01 03:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056311 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056424 Ken Goodman’s theory of written and oral language development as being parallel is the basis for the whole-language movement. This movement was influential in promoting independent reading known as SSR (silent sustained reading) or DEAR (drop everything and read) in schools.

]]> 2018-07-01 04:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056424 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056522 The Reading Recovery program, developed by Marie Clay, is adopted in the United States. It is an early intervention program aimed at targeting at-risk students in reading and writing.  A major focus of the program is on teacher training. Marie Clay dedicated a lifetime to promoting literacy in children.

]]> 2018-07-01 04:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056522 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056846 The National Reading Panel concluded its report on the most effective way to teach reading to children.  The report stated that effective teaching of reading needed to include "explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, systematic phonics instruction, methods to improve fluency, and ways to enhance comprehension."]]> 2018-07-01 04:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269056846 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269057155 Foundations of Reading Instruction is published by Emmett Betts and emphasized the importance of giving students direction when learning to read. His directed reading activity included the use of guided reading as a basic principle for this approach.]]> 2018-07-01 04:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269057155 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269057303 The U.S. Senate votes 85-12 to approve the Every Student Succeeds Act, and President Obama signs it into law on December 10. This latest version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) replaces No Child Left Behind and allows more state control in judging school quality.  It also places significance on "providing increasing access to high quality preschools."

]]> 2018-07-01 04:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269057303 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269057312 The controversial No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is approved by Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush. The law mandates high-stakes student testing, holds schools accountable for student achievement levels, and provides penalties for schools that do not make adequate yearly progress toward meeting the goals of NCLB.    

]]> 2018-07-01 04:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269057312 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269161801 I remember watching Sesame Street as a young child at home with my mother every day. I loved the bright, colorful characters and the songs they would sing.]]> 2018-07-02 13:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269161801 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269162508 I remember the excitement that surrounded Scholastic Book Fair week at school. I remember begging my parents for money to spend there and my mom volunteering as a helper at school during this time. I loved having the opportunity to pick out a brand new book and to this day, still look forward to this week at school with my daughter.]]> 2018-07-02 13:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269162508 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269162830 My grandparents owned a very large farm in which I would go to visit for extended periods of time during the summer months. During this time, there were no electronics besides a radio, and a TV that only had a few local channels. The day would be spent outside doing chores and farm work and in the evening, my grandma would read me picture books. As I got older, I would pack my own books to take along with me and would spend much of the evening before bed reading. There was no other form of entertainment so it was lucky for me that I enjoyed reading as much as I did.]]> 2018-07-02 13:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269162830 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269163484 Reading Rainbow was one of my absolute favorite shows. I really loved how the books came alive on the screen and how the show allowed you to dig deeper and learn more about the featured book topic. I remember watching this show at home but also a few times when we were permitted to watch it in school on special occasions. Although it is no longer on the air, the host LeVar Burton still works to promote literacy through his website which hosts an interactive digital library and other resources for use in the classroom.]]> 2018-07-02 13:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269163484 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269163797 My mom had given us access to a library card from a very young age.  She would take my sister and me to the library frequently when we were younger, especially during the summer months.  My favorite books to check out were comic books such as the Peanuts series and Garfield and I also loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House on the Prairie series.]]> 2018-07-02 13:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269163797 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269164243 In elementary school, the librarian started a new program in the format of a book club. She selected a few fifth grade students to participate, me included. She would choose a book for us to read and we would gather once a week during lunch in a special room in the library to discuss the book. I really enjoyed being a part of this club and looked forward to it every week.]]> 2018-07-02 14:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269164243 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269164477 During one of our trips to the public library, I discovered the book Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.  I remember reading it and being so proud that I had finished all 1000 pages of it.  It instantly became my favorite book and remains so until this day.  Since then, I have also had a love of historical fiction and tend to be drawn to the genre when I am choosing a new book to read.]]> 2018-07-02 14:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269164477 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269164753 When I was younger, we had a computer in the family room. However, it was the early days of having in-home internet and the connection was not always present. So, we relied on CD-ROM games to keep us entertained. One game that my sister and I played consistently was called JumpStart. It was an educational game featuring a rabbit as the main character and you would be asked to solve different problems in both reading and math. ]]> 2018-07-02 14:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269164753 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269165588 In 2012, my husband and I learned we were pregnant with our first child. The very first baby items that I purchased were books so that she could have a library of her own. The first book to be added to her library was called On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman. We also loved the Sandra Boynton books because of their adorable characters and catchy songs that accompanied the books.]]> 2018-07-02 14:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269165588 a_mencer https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269166289 Because of my love of reading, I have worked to instill the same literacy foundations in my daughter. We often visit the public library to check out books and take part in classes that are offered there.  We make it a priority to read every single day.  We have read the entire Junie B. Jones series and also classics like Matilda by Ronald Dahl. Over the last few months, she has learned to read quite fluently and now enjoys reading picture books to me before bed. Reading together is time that I really cherish with my daughter and hope to continue for as long as she will allow it.]]> 2018-07-02 14:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/a_mencer/bt74bz293gcm/wish/269166289