The Current Reality of Literacy: Part 1 with Dr. Deb Peterson and Dr. Mary Jacobson

February Celebrations: Black History Month & I Love to Read Month •  Flood the classroom library with texts from various cultures and backgrounds• Be mindful of “windows and mirrors”•  Read authors from a variety of racial backgrounds What’s “hot” in literacy? •  Early literacy skills or foundational skills•  Effective instructional strategies for struggling readers•  Equity, access to high-quality, diverse books, and content•  Science of Reading How should we respond?•  There will never be a one-size-fits-all for every student •  Encourage critical thinkers and readers •  We grow, change, learn, and take the best of what works with us•  Sometimes implementation is the problem, not the original intent of the work•  Know better, do better  The truth about Teacher Preparation Programs• Minnesota teacher licensing standards, including systemic, explicit phonics, has been in place for 10 years •  What is taught and what is implemented isn’t always the same• Minnesota higher ed faculty is continually learning, including participating in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teacher of Reading and Spelling) training•  Terminology changes, but many ideas behind them are consistent.   What isn’t changing?•  Using student data to guide decision making  •  Diverse student populations with diverse needs•  Teacher read alouds •  Collaborating with our colleagues•  Time for professional learning  Strategies & Advice:•  Decrease teacher talk, increase student’s ability to think, talk, and write in response to text •  Keep good company that remembers their “why”•  Once we get into the profession, our learning is truly just beginning Resources & References: •  International Literacy Association •  LETRS training•  The National Reading Panel Report •  The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf – Grace Lin Ted Talk Reflection Questions:•  Which of the “what’s hot” literacy topics are you currently studying?  What is affirming? What is challenging?•  How are you supporting critical readers and thinkers with exposure to a variety of texts?•  Would your colleagues identify you as “good company?”? Why or why not? Connect with Deb and Mary:Email Dr. Debra Peterson [email protected] or Dr. Mary Jacobson at [email protected]   Ed Soul Podcast Credit | SourcewellFind more educational resources by topic at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education