EDLI635 Theory and Practice of Literacy Instruction

Based on the presentations of Dr. Shiangkwei Wang it is the teachers responsibility to know the standards and help the students to gain them and offer them support through technology. The standards of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language are there to guide teachers so that students can get the best education. Learning outcomes- What was gained from the desired learning goal. Learning activities- Activities done to deepen understanding of what is being learned. Instructional grouping- Groups created to advance or encourage instruction. Instructional procedures- The method used to teach the instruction. Resources​ (including technology)- From where materials came. Teaching practices (connected to learning theory)- The foundation of beliefs that an educator has. Assessment- A test to see what information/ skill was gained by the student. Accommodations- Ways to help a student who is lacking in any way.

The lesson plan , A Bear of a Poem: Composing and Performing Found Poetry, is a creative way to have students create their own poems using a favorite childhood story. However, a great lesson plan is worthless if students cannot perform the task  at hand. In the sample lesson plan there was no differentiation or stated support available. The same task was required of all students no matter the capability. There were no prompts or any technology available to help students along.