WORKSHOP OVERVIEW and INFORMATION

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW & INFORMATION
Butler Workshop Course 501 59

Strand 1:  Reading Instruction in the Secondary Classroom Part I: Changing our Assumptions 
This workshop explores the following question: Why do we need to change our approach to reading in the secondary content area classroom? If the class is taken for credit, the workshop addresses this issue by means of readings, forum discussion, and the teacher’s observation, inventory, and reflection of reading instruction and achievement in his/her own classroom. If the strand is done as an independent study, how the material is covered, is up to the individual or group.

Strand 2: Reading Instruction in the Secondary Classroom Part II: Exploring the Integration of Reading Strategies
This workshop explores the following question: What can secondary content area teachers do to improve reading to learn in their classrooms? The workshop addresses this issue by means of readings, forum discussion, and the teacher’s own planning, implementation, and assessment of reading strategies in his/her classroom. If the strand is done as an independent study, how the material is covered, is up to the individual or group.

Strand 3: Reading Instruction in the Secondary Classroom Part III: Planning for Integration of Reading Instruction and Assessment 
This workshop explores the following question: How might integration of reading instruction look in the secondary content area classroom? The workshop addresses this issue by means of readings and forum discussion. The participants are responsible for sharing a detailed plan for one of the following in his/her classroom: building a classroom library, collaborative unit with the media specialist, development of a “book club” unit of study, regular incorporation of reading workshop into a course of study, or other related idea approved by the instructor. If the strand is done as an independent study, how the material is shared & assessed is up to the individual or group.

Suggested Schedule

Each strand should take about four weeks to complete. This may vary, depending on the schedule & needs of the individual or group.
If this class is being taken as part of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) it may be beneficial to spend additional time in reading, discussing, implementing, & assessing the benefits of incorproating a variety of reading opportunities in content-area classes.

COMMUNICATION

Contacting the Facilitator

If assistance is needed in exploring or developng any of these strands, feel free to contact Mary Redman, the developer of the workshop or Barb Pace, the Professional Development Website Facilitator.

maryredman@msdlt.k12.in.us
barbarapace@msdlt.k12.in.us

 

WORKSHOP ASSESSMENT

STRAND ASSESSMENTS
If the workshop strands are being taken for Butler credit, this is how your grade will be earned. If you are taking the strands for your own professional development, grades will not be given at this time.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Online Resources
Using web-based resource, in addition to using a course textbook, adds a new dimension to the classroom.

7th Gr. SS: related to Africa, Asia, the Middle East & more HS SCIENCE: energy, measurement, chemistry & more
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