Teaching Reading Across the Day: Strategies for Engaging Instruction with Jennifer Serravallo
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
10/07/24
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In this episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I welcome back New York Times bestselling author and educator Jennifer Serravallo to discuss her latest book, Teaching Reading Across the Day: Methods and Structures for Engaging Explicit Instruction.
Jen shares insights on:
- The importance of balancing research-based practices with teacher autonomy
- Nine different lesson structures for teaching reading throughout the school day
- How to use various grouping strategies like focus groups, guided inquiry, and conversation groups
- Incorporating socio-cultural context into reading instruction
- Practical tips for implementing these structures in the classroom
Whether you're a seasoned educator looking to enhance your practice or a pre-service teacher seeking guidance, this episode offers valuable strategies for effective reading instruction. Jen and I discuss the research behind these methods and how teachers can adapt them to meet the needs of their students.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation on making reading instruction more meaningful and complete by acknowledging students' diverse backgrounds and funds of knowledge.
Jen’s Research Recommendations:
- The Science of Reading Progresses: Communicating Advances Beyond the Simple View of Reading by Nell K. Duke & Kelly B. Cartwright (2021)
- Principles of Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know by Barak Rosenshine (2012)
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Previous Episode
In this episode of Schoolutions, host Olivia Wahl engages in a thought-provoking conversation with educators Nawal Qarooni and Sarah Schlessinger, Ed.D., about the crucial impact of language in educational settings. Drawing from their ASCD article Consider Your Words, they discuss:
- The importance of mindful language when discussing students and families
- Strategies for avoiding harmful labels and preconceived notions
- Practical steps for educators to reflect on and improve their use of language
- The role of coaches in facilitating these important conversations
Key topics include:
- Critical disability studies and linguistic justice in education
- Techniques for reframing discussions about student abilities and needs
- Engaging families as experts on their children
- Building trust and vulnerability in coaching relationships
This episode offers valuable strategies for teachers, coaches, and administrators looking to create more inclusive and supportive learning environments through thoughtful communication.
Featuring research insights from Dr. Sami Schalk, Dr. Subini Ancy Annamma, and Dr. April Baker-Bell, this conversation provides both theoretical grounding and practical advice for educators at all levels.
✨Check Out Nawal and Sarah’s Recommended Researchers & Resources:
- Dr. Sami Schalk, who wrote Bodyminds Reimagined and Black Disability Politics
- Dr. Subini Ancy Annamma, who was part of the team that coined DisCrit as a term, particularly this piece on DisCrit Classroom Ecology
- Dr. April Baker-Bell's Black Linguistic Justice
- The Resilient Teacher: Creating Positive Change through Inclusive Classrooms, authored by Sarah L. Schlessinger, collection edited by Janise Hurtig
📣More Episode Mentions:
- S3E25: Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations
- Nawal’s book, Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations: Elevating Home Experiences and Classroom Practices for Collective Care
- S4 E2: The Art of the Classroom Visit: Insights from Morgan Davis on Effective Coaching Practices
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Next Episode
In this episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I welcome back Julie Wright, a veteran educator and instructional coach, for an insightful discussion on the role of coaches in data meetings.
Together, we unpack the evolving terms RtI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) and delve into how coaches can use qualitative and quantitative data to enhance their impact.
Julie shares actionable strategies for fostering collaboration, balancing coaching approaches, and ensuring that every student's strengths are at the forefront of educational planning.
Coaches, teachers, and administrators alike will walk away with fresh insights and tools to better support their school communities.
✨Don’t forget to check out my last conversation with Julie, S2 E24: Solving Problems of Practice When It Comes to Our Current RtI Models. Here are Julie’s other recommended resources.
#InstructionalCoaching #RTI #MTSS #DataDrivenTeaching #EducationPodcast #CoachingInEducation #StudentSuccess #CollaborativeTeaching #TeacherSupport #EducationStrategies #StudentCenteredLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #K12Education #InstructionalStrategies #PodcastForEducators #WhatsOurResponse #JulieWright #JulieWrightConsulting
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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