In this study, we used verbal protocol methodology to examine how fourth-grade students construct meaning as they read and respond to informational social studies texts. Results indicate that most students… Read More »
literacy colloquy
Literacy Colloquy: Ann Austin
“Leading for Change: Strategies for Advancing Transformational Change Goals in Educational Contexts” Organizational leaders—including teachers and administrators—are often grappling with how to lead in ways that support transformational change goals.… Read More »
Literacy Colloquy: Dr. Mary Schleppegrell–Supporting Students in Moving from Reading to Writing through Discipline-specific Focus on Language
School subjects represent different cultures of learning and doing, and in this talk I will show how elementary and secondary school teachers can support students’ literacy development by focusing on… Read More »
Literacy Colloquy-Dr. David Reinking-Can Designing Good Instruction Save our Literacy Research Souls?
A theatrical title? Maybe. But, I will use a religious analogy to argue that the longstanding gap between education research and its influence on practice is the original sin of… Read More »
Literacy Colloquy-Dr. Patricia Edwards-Asking the Right Questions Can Lead to Developing a National Reputation
We know that parents, and the home literacy environments they create, are significant factors in the development of children’s literacy and school achievement skills. We also know that the diverse… Read More »
Literacy Colloque: Dr. Leigh Hall-How Digital, Interactive, and On-Demand Learning Effects Teacher Learning
Middle and high school teachers want to address the literacy needs of their students but often have limited knowledge about what to do. Additionally, one-shot workshops do not provide the… Read More »
Literacy Colloquy: DeLeon Gray
At their best, collaborative relationships between school districts and universities are important for advancing research on one hand, and educational practice on the other. This fireside chat highlights some approaches… Read More »
Literacy Colloquy: Amber Meyer (I’M³ POWER Scholar Program)
With a national, state, and local shortage of teachers, particularly those that are culturally and linguistically diverse, innovative recruitment practices are needed to provide communities with highly qualified teachers that… Read More »
Literacy Colloquy: Dr. Janine Certo-In Years of Wine and Steel: A Poetic Inquiry
Italian Americans are only beginning to study their cultural heritage. Part presentation, part poetry reading, Janine Certo’s talk will focus on her ongoing project, “In Years of Wine and Steel,”… Read More »
Literacy Colloquy:Kathy G. Short- The Dangerous of Reading Globally
Global literature offers the potential of opening children’s and teachers’ minds to multiple ways of living in the world and to intercultural understanding. Asking readers to read outside their comfort… Read More »