Activity 7.11a: Using dialogic reading as a foundational instructional practice Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip of a teacher reading aloud to a group of children to see how she uses dialogic reading practices to engage the children. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-11a.pdf
Activity 7.12a: Small group instruction Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip of small group instruction and think about the rationale for using this instructional format. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-12a.pdf
Activity 7.13a: Embedding learning into everyday activities Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip and identify an embedded learning activity a teacher uses with a smaller group of children during center time. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-13a.pdf
Activity 7:14a: Individualized scaffolding strategies Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view video clips and identify strategies and supports teachers use to scaffold children’s learning. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-14a.pdf
Activity 7:15a: Consider experience-based knowledge Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners watch and listen to video and audio clips with administrators and a researcher, and identify important considerations about tiered instruction (or RTI). Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-15a.pdf
Activity 7:16a: Consider the unique contexts Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners listen to or read Emily’s and/or Michelle’s perspectives and consider the unique context of the dilemma from each teachers’ perspective. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-16a.pdf
Activity 7:17a: Use evidence-based practice decision-making Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners are introduced to an evidence-based practice decision-making framework they can use to make a recommendation about use of tiered instruction. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-17a.pdf
Activity 7:18a: Review the components of tiered instruction Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners review and describe the two main components of tiered instruction and list the foundational and targeted practices related to social emotional development and academic learning. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-18a.pdf
Activity 6.12a: Dialogic reading performance feedback Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners videotape themselves conducting dialogic reading, use a checklist to record their practices, and then meet with their instructor to get feedback on their dialogic reading practices. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-6-12a.pdf
Activity 6.11a: Create an implementation plan to use dialogic reading practices Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners describe the process and key things to remember for how to implement dialogic reading practices. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-6-11a.pdf