1. Literacy instruction must be DIFFERENTIATED
As an Exceptional Children's teacher, I have learned the importance of differentiated instruction. As I worked toward obtaining my bachelor's degree to become a teacher, differentiation was often a topic of focus. I learned that differentiation should occur in all classrooms in order for instruction to be effective for all learners. However, since I have started teaching in my own EC classroom, the realization of the emphasis that should be placed on differentiation has taken root within me, and is a main factor in my instruction. I have learned that if my literacy instruction is not tailored to meet the individual needs of each of my students, I will not be successful in helping them overcome their reading difficulties.
Leaders in literacy education who share my belief:
Morrow, L. M., & Gambrell, L. B. (Eds.). (2011). Best practices in literacy instruction (4th ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
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- One size instruction does not fit all
- Consistently teaching 'to the middle' ignores the needs of both advanced and struggling students
Leaders in literacy education who share my belief:
- Morrow and Gambrell (2011) share, "[We] take seriously the need for accommodation and differentiation to enhance literacy development for all students, many of whom struggle because of life circumstances."
- Lesley Mandel Morrow, PhD, is the coordinator of the literacy program at Rutgers University and Linda B. Gabmbrell, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Education at Clemson University.
Morrow, L. M., & Gambrell, L. B. (Eds.). (2011). Best practices in literacy instruction (4th ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
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