13. Unveiling Three Game-Changing Strategies to Transform Your Teaching in 2024

What if I told you there were simple strategies you could implement in your class that could elevate your instruction and be a total game changer for your students? Believe it or not, there are strategies that don’t require extra materials or extra prep but make a big impact.As we are heading into a new year, it’s a great time to start implementing some strategies that can transform your reading instruction and set your students up for success when implemented with fidelity. In this episode, I am sharing three strategies to elevate your reading instruction, how to implement them, and the benefits of using them.I am so appreciative of you taking the time to listen and support the podcast! I have one Christmas wish this year - If you are listening and finding the podcast helpful, please leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts to help us get the word out to more educators. I truly appreciate you taking the time to help!Episode Highlights:03:25 - How to start implementing modeling in your instruction and the benefits of modeling15:49 - Why activating schema is crucial for reading success and ideas for how to build and activate students’ background knowledge25:06-  The importance of focusing on metacognition and why we should be teaching it to our students Resources:Join the Building Comprehension ClubThe Knowledge Gap by Natalie WexlerCheck out my metacognition resourcesFree Close Reading GuidebookThe Literacy Lounge Facebook groupLeave your rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Show Notes: https://cieraharristeaching.com/episode13Mentioned in this episode:The Thinking Reader* is a must-have for teachers looking to bridge the gap between phonics and deep comprehension. Packed with research-backed strategies, this book helps students think critically and truly understand what they read. https://cieraharristeaching.com/the-thinking-reader/