This class,
led by Dr. Jennifer Petrich and Brad Johnson, will include eight (8) live sessions with the added goal of creating a community of learners who can grow together, communicate about new discoveries, and collaborate to answer one another’s questions.​
​Topics include:
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Teaching SWI’s Four Questions Framework to students
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How to help students with scientifically investigating words
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Understanding common misconceptions and working through them
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What routines and visuals help students understand how words are spelled
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Using standards and curriculum materials to plan word study instruction
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Assessment and progress monitoring ideas​​​
...and so much more!
You will receive:
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eight live online sessions with rich discussions and breakout group activities
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an accompanying workbook
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1 CEU
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the Big Ideas to start with
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lesson plans
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ideas for assessment
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a troubleshooting guide
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access to an ongoing community of practice where we share ideas and resources and are open to questions at any time
You will develop:
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the ability to select which words that will best help students understand the English orthographic system
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a framework for designing lessons that looks at words scientifically
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the confidence to implement scientific word study with different types of students
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You will experience:
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the benefit of practicing in a small and safe setting
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personalized responses to your questions and situation
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the ease of knowing where to start and the steps to keep on going
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So if you have a beginning understanding of SWI and want to know more about how to help students understand how words work, want to be part of a community of practice, or just feel more confident overall, join us!
