MODULE 17

TPE FOCUS

• Interpretation and Use of Assessments
• Learning about Students
• Professional Development

BRAIN RULES

• Brains are wired differently.

P21 SKILLS

• Communication
• Critical Thinking

MODULE ELEMENTS

• Student Assessment
• RICA Preparation

MODULE NOTES

• Analyze data from Module 16.
• Create an instructional plan to improve literacy.
• Identify specific strategies and activities.
• Illustrate clearly the connection between the plan and expected results.

ACTIVITY 17.01

• Submit the assessments from Module 16
• Review Zarillo's explanation of Literacy Case Study
• Download template Appendix 17.01
• Analyze your data

ACTIVITY 17.02

PROCEDURE

• Developing a Context for Understanding Underachieving Readers (Domain 1)
• Motivating the Reluctant Reader (Domains 3and 4)
• Strengthening Phonic and Word Analysis Skills (Domain 2)
• Developing and Strengthening Fluency (Domain 3)
• Strengthening Comprehension (Domain 3)

PROCEDURE CONT.

• Strengthening Writing Skills
• Strengthening Spelling Skills
• Suggestions for Parents or Caregivers

ACTIVITY 17.04

PROCEDURE

• Present your findings and conclusions either:
• To the caregiver in cooperation with the Master Teacher
• To your faculty-- in either written or video formats
• To your Master Teacher in video

PROFESSIONAL REFLECTION

• What have you learned about assessing for literacy?
• How can you use data in creating a meaningful literacy plan?
• What is your plan for preparing for the RICA?
• Reminder: FOLLOW THE MODULE'S PACING GUIDE

INSTRUCTOR'S NOTE

• Literacy is important! Without literacy our children will fail.
• Your work has been preparing you for addressing literacy for all.
• These Case Study modules carry a significant weight for the term's evaluation.
• Carefully, prudently, and deliberately prepare your individualized literacy plan.
• Connect your plan to the readings, videoes, assessments, and theories.