GWC 500-20 Promoting Literacy in the Science Classroom Promoting Literacy in the Science Classroom

Self-paced
2.0 credits

Event Sponsor: *	Bismarck Public Schools/CHS
Event Contact Name: *	Mary Palmer
Position or Title: *	Instructional Coach
Event Contact Phone: *	(701) 223-4145
Event Contact Email: *	mary_palmer@bismarckschools.org
Event Location: *	CHS
Event Start Date: *	Monday, January 28, 2019
Event End Date: *	Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Objective and Outcomes: *

• Participants will gain knowledge of what the AVID curriculum has to offer
• Participants will implement some of these strategies within their own classroom and look for targeted results based upon what they are trying to achieve (improved lab report write-ups, better preparation for the lecture, enhanced notetaking in preparation for the discussion, etc.)
• Participants will gain knowledge of the latest trends within the science classrooms through the book study and engage in a rich discussion based upon the reading.
• Participants will be able to dive into the data available through the ASPIRE testing to seek specific issues that may be present and collectively develop recommendations for improvements with examples of foundational supporting materials.
• Participants will be able to provide evidence of student growth within the arena of literacy.

Resources/Course Materials: *

• AVID binder resources (including supporting science binders available in the media center)
• Schmoker’s book Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning
• ASPIRE test and ACT results

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