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What You Need to Know About Professional Learning
Reprinted from Heinemann Blog, 2018
Ten essentials for becoming a more effective educator.
A Good Learning Model for New Teachers to Use
Reprinted from MiddleWeb, 2015
Author and literacy consultant Regie Routman is a passionate cook who loves to make fresh fruit tarts. Here she draws connections between learning to bake and learning to teach, using her Optimal Learning Model as a framework. Fruit tart recipe included!
Think Big, Teach Smart
Reprinted from Heinemann: Professional Development Services for K-12 Educators, 2014-2015 Catalog-Journal, November 2014
Instead of thinking of all the literacy pieces that need to be put into place, put students' interests, needs, and potential first and make curriculum more relevant for your students.
Must-Know Tips for Effective Demonstrations
Published by the International Reading Association on Reading.org, Spring 2012
Explicit and relevant demonstrations are a necessity before expecting students to successfully “try and apply” the behaviors of problem-solving readers, writers, and thinkers.
Professional Guidance from a Master Teacher
Reading Today, August/September 2012
Reading Today, the membership magazine of the International Reading Association (IRA), previews Regie's new book, Literacy and Learning Lessons from a Longtime Teacher (IRA Publications, 2012). Includes a Q&A with Regie on the vital things literacy teachers need to know to enhance their classroom skills and produce stronger learning among their students.
Teacher Talk
Reprinted from Educational Leadership, March 2002
Even the best professional development may fail to create meaningful and lasting changes in teaching and learning—unless teachers engage in ongoing professional dialogue to develop a reflective school community.