Self Study Questions

Knowledge of Content
1. How do I enhance vocabulary acquisition among my below, on and above grade level students?
  1. Multiple Tier words
    1. Content specific words
    2. Everyday words
  2. Provide various encounters with words
    1. Define word in a child friendly dictionary
    2. Examples using situations (background and prior knowledge) or made up sentences
      1. Make connections; use synonyms and antonyms
    3. Find a related picture
  3. Preview texts
    1. 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.
    2. Book walks - teacher and students look through book using words in context and observing pictures
Knowledge of Teaching and Learning
1. How do I use formative assessments to guide my instruction?
  1. Word Work
    1. Elementary Spelling Inventory
      1. Tongue Tickler
        Wordmap
  2. Comprehension Skills
    1. Cognitive Strategies
      1. Preview Text
      2. 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
      3. Explicit Instruction: modeling, think alouds
  3. Strengths and Next Steps
    1. Running Records - MSV
Knowledge of Diversity
1. In what ways do I support diversity in my teaching?
  1. Cultural Diversity
    1. Choose texts student can make connections with
    2. Allow students' opportunities to see themselves in readings
  2. Academic Abilities
    1. Find texts on students' level
    2. Know students' independent, instructional and frustration levels
    3. Use formative assessments to meet students where they are based on their strengths and 'next steps', or needs

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