Self Study Questions

Self Study Questions

1. Knowledge of Content

   • How do I enhance vocabulary acquisition among my below, on and above grade level students?
     • Multiple Tier words
       • Content specific words
       • Everyday words
     • Provide various encounters with words
       • Define word in a child friendly dictionary
       • Examples using situations (background and prior knowledge) or made up sentences
         • Make connections; use synonyms and antonyms
       • Find a related picture
     • Preview texts
       • Look at readings/books ahead of time and pull out words that may be challenging for students. Plan lessons on how to address the words.
       • Book walks - teacher and students look through book using words in context and observing pictures

2. Knowledge of Teaching and Learning

   • How do I use formative assessments to guide my instruction?
     • Word Work
       • Elementary Spelling Inventory
         • Tongue Tickler
           • Wordmap
     • Comprehension Skills
       • Cognitive Strategies
         • Preview Text
         • Make Connections
           • Tutor: Have you seen a footprint before? Where did you see it? Who or what do you think created the footprint?
             • Student: I saw a footprint at the beach...my brother made the footprint and I could see the toes in the sand
         • Explicit Instruction: modeling, think alouds
     • Strengths and Next Steps
       • Running Records - MSV

3. Knowledge of Diversity

   • In what ways do I support diversity in my teaching?
     • Cultural Diversity
       • Choose texts student can make connections with
       • Allow students' opportunities to see themselves in readings
     • Academic Abilities
       • Find texts on students' level
       • Know students' independent, instructional and frustration levels
       • Use formative assessments to meet students where they are based on their strengths and 'next steps', or needs

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