Teaching Comprehension and Writing

In this badge, we will unravel the intricate art of comprehension in reading and writing development. In the realm of childhood literacy, comprehension stands as a cornerstone, a pivotal force shaping a child's ability to engage meanifully with text. You will dive into the fundamental components of comprehension while exploring the tools to craft effective instructional strategies that foster robust reading comprehension skills in young learners.

Objectives

This badge will support you in matering the foundational principles of literacy comprehension, focusing on the following International Dyslexia Association (IDA) standards:

• IDA 4A.1: Identify and apply the components of comprehension to develop effective reading comprehension instructional strategies
• IDA 4: Explore the role of schema, vocabulary, and language structure in comprehension and writing.
• IDA 4: Understand the developmental progression of writing.

This badge is dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of schema, vocabulary, and language structure in comprehension and writing. As educators, your journey through this course marks a significant step towards earning a reading certification, equipping you with essential tools to nurture literacy in young minds. Throughout this badge, we will dive into the significance of schema, vocabulary, and language structure in reading and writing instruction for children. By understanding and leveraging these foundational elements, you will emerge equipped to foster a literacy-rich environment that empowers students to become proficient readers and writers. Let us embark on this journey together, as we strive to unlock the transformative power of literacy in the lives of our students.

Objectives

This badge will support you in understanding the roles schema, vocuabulary, and language structure play in literacy comprehension, focusing on the following International Dyslexia Association (IDA) standards:

• IDA 4: Explore the role of schema, vocabulary, and language structure in comprehension and writing.
• IDA 4: Understand the developmental progression of writing.
• IDA 4F.1, 4F.5: Plan and design a unit incorporating multiple strategies that support comprehension and writing, utilizing purposeful literature and genre selection to support diverse learners.

Throughout this badge, we will continue crafting lessons in a literacy unit designed to enhance student comprehension and writing proficiency. You will have the opportunity to select five texts relevant to your chosen topic and develop a comprehensive unit around it. Additionally, you'll choose five key vocabulary terms crucial for understanding your unit. You will practice schema activation, a vital cognitive process that facilitates the connection of prior knowledge to new learning. Moreover, you'll learn how to seamlessly integrate writing tasks into your unit, fostering not only comprehension but also written expression skills. As part of our reflective practice, we will explore strategies for supporting students who struggle within our units, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all learners. By the end of this badge, you will have equipped yourself with the foundational elements to construct engaging and effective instructional units, primed to empower your students' learning journey.

Objectives

This badge will support you understanding how intervention and differentiation impact literacy comprehension, focusing on the following International Dyslexia Association (IDA) standards:

• IDA 4A.2: Assess and analyze comprehension and writing through multimodal responses to support the learning of all students.
• IDA 4: Explore the role of schema, vocabulary, and language structure in comprehension and writing.
• IDA 4: Understand the developmental progression of writing.
• IDA 4F.1, 4F.5: Plan and design a unit incorporating multiple strategies that support comprehension and writing, utilizing purposeful literature and genre selection to support diverse learners.

In this badge, we'll explore the art of reflection and the power it holds in shaping our teaching practices. Reflecting on instruction can serve as a compass, guiding us toward more effective and engaging lessons. One of the focal points will be the use of formative assessments to identify areas where our students may require additional support, particularly in the realm of comprehension. By honing in on these areas of need, we can tailor our teaching strategies to better meet the diverse learning styles and needs of our students. By the end of this badge, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how reflection and formative assessment can serve as catalysts for continuous improvements in our teaching journey.

Objectives

This badge will support you in understanding the design process and assessment implementation in literacy comprehension, focusing on the following International Dyslexia Association (IDA) standards:

• IDA 4A.2: Assess and analyze comprehension and writing through multimodal responses to support the learning of all students.
• IDA 4: Understand the developmental progression of writing.
• IDA 4F.1, 4F.5: Plan and design a unit incorporating multiple strategies that support comprehension and writing, utilizing purposeful literature and genre selection to support diverse learners.

In this badge, we'll dive further into the topic of writing development and progression. Throughout our time together, you'll gain insights into the sequential phases that shape this journey. We'll provide you with the tools to identify where student currently stand in their writing proficiency and empower you to envision the components of the next phase. We'll also investigate the fascinating correlation between student writing and reading comprehension. By understanding how these two essential skills are intertwined, you'll be better equipped to support your students on their literacy journey.

Objectives

This badge will support you in understanding writing development and progression in literacy comprehension, focusing on the following International Dyslexia Association (IDA) standards:

• IDA 4A.2: Assess and analyze comprehension and writing through multimodal responses to support the learning of all students.
• IDA 4: Understand the developmental progression of writing.
• IDA 4F.1, 4F.5: Plan and design a unit incorporating multiple strategies that support comprehension and writing, utilizing purposeful literature and genre selection to support diverse learners.

Welcome to Badge Six, the culminating session in our Learning Path. In this pivotal badge, we embark on a journey of introspection and self-reflection. We will reflect on the knowledge acquired throughout the learning path and its application within our teaching practice. It is important to recognize the profound significance of self-reflection for educators. Self-reflection serves as a powerful tool for professional growth and development, enabling teachers to critically evaluate their instructional practices, pedagogical approaches, and classroom dynamics. Throughout this badge, we will engage in thoughtful reflection on our journey thus far, contemplating the lessons learned, challenges encountered, and successes achieved.

Objectives

This badge will support you in developing effective literay instruction strategies through reflective practice, focusing on the following International Dyslexia Association (IDA) standards:

• IDA 4A.2: Assess and analyze comprehension and writing through multimodal responses to support the learning of all students.
• IDA 4: Understand the developmental progression of writing.
• IDA 4F.1, 4F.5: Plan and design a unit incorporating multiple strategies that support comprehension and writing, utilizing purposeful literature and genre selection to support diverse learners.