EDU 501: Teacher as Researcher by Teresa Cavanagh

What strategies increase engagement during literacy centers while the teacher is conducting guided reading with a small group of students?

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-11 03:15:27 UTC

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-11 03:16:15 UTC

Problem: Students are not on task or focused on learning independently while teacher is conducting small guided reading groups.

Problem: Teacher that is disrupted in order to redirect students in independent literacy center is not giving exceptional quality guided reading instruction.

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-11 03:45:23 UTC

This video highlights the importance of having student buy in when introducing independent literacy centers. Also, the teacher discusses the importance of modeling and setting clear expectations.

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-11 03:59:57 UTC

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-12 02:28:04 UTC

The article highlights the need for differentiation to make centers successful! Also teachers need to carefully scaffold literacy centers in order for them to run smoothly.

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-12 03:05:42 UTC

This article explains the different types of motivation and the importance of using intrinsic motivational methods to help students feel good about themselves and learning.

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-12 03:13:58 UTC

The researcher discovers the implementation of multiple intelligences increases student motivation across curriculum

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-13 02:43:28 UTC

The researcher discusses specific ideas to increase motivation in literacy.

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-13 02:47:49 UTC

Why differentiating material motivates students...

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-13 02:52:23 UTC

The researcher discusses ways to improve literacy instruction.

tcavanagh4069 — 2013-09-13 02:55:34 UTC

The researcher discusses ideas for hosting activities of high interest to students during literacy instruction such as readers' theater.