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Early Literacy Matters
February 25, 2010
Songs, Word Play & Letters
Interactive Reading
Small Groups
Let’s Find Out About It & Let’s Talk About It
Morning Meeting
Center Time
ExpectationImplement Small Group time 4 x 4
Reflecting on Work PlanDescribe what shared reading techniques you
have tried. (PEER, CROWD, Interactive Reading)
Thoughts on OWL vocabularyHow did you use the vocabulary during
shared reading?Did you implement the vocabulary across the
curriculum or throughout the classroom? What differences have you seen in children
since you began implementing interactive read aloud?
Moving Forward
Think about when and how are you currently doing Small Group instruction in the classroom.
Overview of the DayReview Materials and HousekeepingDevelop Ground RulesDefine Small Group TimeWork in Small GroupsReflect on What Research Tells UsObserve Small Groups in ActionLunchBrainstorm ways to implement small groupDiscuss forming small groupsWrap Up and EvaluationsWork Plans
Ground Rules
Define Small Group
OWL Small GroupA regularly
scheduled component of the day
4-6 children with a teacher
Intentionally planned activity.
What makes Small Group successful?•Preparation of materials•Efficient transitions to and from Small Group•Timing that fits instructional goals•Clearly defined roles for teachers, teaching partners and children
Working in Small GroupsDivide into 10 small groups
of 5-6 people per group.Each group will be given a
problem to solve in the next 10 minutes.
Each group will be asked to report out their answer.
What Does Research Tell Us?Cooperation in small groups promotes
achievement and productivity and yields
strong social and attitudinal benefits.
- Yager, Johnson and Johnson (1985)
Small Group promotes cooperative learning by…increasing oral interaction between students:
Child to child interactions tend to occur more in Small Groups, and are unlikely to occur in whole class settings.
Small Group promotes cooperative learning by…increasing the number of interactive dialogues
between adults and children resulting in improved comprehension.
Small Group promotes cooperative learning by…
building upon the diversity of the grouppassive learners are more likely to benefitteachers provide more scaffolding children are given more time to respond and
explain their thinking.
Opportunities for literacy in Small Groups include…sharing books and re-reading favorite storiesmodeling reading behaviorstalking about letters by name and soundmodeling use of print in the environmentengaging children in playing with sounds and
wordsintroducing literacy-related play activities (e.g., at
Center Time)scaffolding children’s representation and writing.
Small Groups provide opportunities to observeand document what children know and can doin a systematic way.
strengthslearning stylelearning goals
Observing and DocumentingWatch the video clipList the language and literacy
skills you observedDiscuss with your neighbor how
you might use this information to inform future instruction.
LUNCH
ELM Goals for All ChildrenIncrease expressive and
receptive languageIncrease letter
knowledge and RANIncrease children’s
ability to segment words and sounds
Increase print awareness
Increase letter/sound correspondence
Progress MonitoringIdentifies strengths and
needsInforms instructional
practicesDocuments what a child
is able to know and do independently
Documents what a child is able to do with support
Resources for Collecting DataWork Sampling Alignment with OWLPortfoliosEvaluating Language & Literacy in Four Year
Olds: A Practical Guide for TeachersProgress monitoring recordsInformal assessment tools
Additional OWL Resources: Adaptations for English Language LearnersAdaptations for Children with Special Needs
Using Child Level DataHow can you use current data collection
systems to monitor student progress
on the ELM’s five goals for children?
Research Supports Assessment-Guided Instruction
Progress MonitoringUsing ongoing assessment information to guideinstructional decisions is a primary purpose of early childhood assessment and should be acomponent of a high quality early childhood program.
- NAEYC & NAECS/SDE (2003)
Effective Implementation of Small Group Requires…
Team commitmentDeveloping a system to ensure all children’s
participationProviding opportunities for children to revisit
Small Group activities during Center TimeEnsuring smooth transitions
- Circle to Small Group or Center Time
Remember that you can….. revisit small group
activities with individuals needing more support at the end of the week.
change small groups over time (flexible)
extend or revisit small group activities during center time and or an additional small group time.
Form small groups to:Extend conversations between and among
adults and childrenLearn more about all children’s strengths,
learning styles, and needsProvide opportunities for students to interact with
one anotherRevisit small group activities on Friday with
individual children who may need additional support
Moving ForwardCreate 4 small groups using your class rosterDetermine when and how your team will
implement small groupsDiscuss team member’s roles and responsibilities
related to implementing small groupsPreview OWL small groups and consider what
skills you will observe and documentDiscuss process for revisiting small group
activities in center time Provide additional support for children identified
as needing additional small group support
Work Plans: Documenting Continuous Improvement
What will your coach see and hear?
Major Goals of ELM CoachingImprove language and literacy outcomes for
all at risk preschooler via high quality, age-appropriate language and literacy instruction.
Provide model high quality language and literature rich classrooms
Increase teachers’ knowledge and skills in using SBRR practice.
Integrate ERF with community literacy programs to foster children’s language and literacy skills, enhance home support and coordinate the Program with Reading First.
Why develop and implement work plans?
Facilitate team communicationDevelop common goals and practicesPromote team reflection and discussions Document continuous improvementImplement professional developmentCelebrate growth
Effective teams establish:Clear goalsResult driven structureStandards of excellenceExternal supportRecognition
Work plans are a living documents
Coach follow-upRevisit work plans at next professional
development sessionBegin new work plan today Work with your teaching partner to set
goals for implementing: small groups, using data to inform instruction shared reading.
.
Evaluation
Thank you