Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions
I really like all the suggestions given so far and agree they would be good to include in your flood. I would also pull articles from Ed Leadership and the ASCD website. There's a WEALTH of support there. Good Luck! Sherry From: Mosaic [mosaic-bounces+scourie=chatham.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of R.S. [stephen...@sbc.edu] Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:40 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions I've utilized reading and writing workshop for a number of years and up until this year, my choice in teaching method has always been fully supported by my administration. However a recent administration switch has me now in the position of needing to seriously defend my teaching practices. Unfortunately I'm dealing with a mindset that views summative, test-based assessment as the only type that is valid, and therefore our current workshop set-up is not meshing well with their view of what is effective. In order to keep our ability to read in class, I'm looking to flood my administration with research/articles/data/etc. that support independent reading in class. I've mentioned many of the works of Nancie Atwell to them already plus several other books, but specifically am looking now for shorter pieces to share (as they seem reluctant to take the time to read a book). So my question is: does anyone have any suggestions for good, supportive research and articles that might help convince my administration to let my kids continue to read? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive This Message was sent through the Chatham County Schools E-Mail Server All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions
I am so happy that this issue has come up for others besides myself. However, administrators who push summative assessments aren't the only resistance to the workshop approach. There have been some administrators who have dismissed the workshop approach as not appropriate pedagogy for implementing the CCSS. Ironically, I know that Lucy Calkins is in high demand presenting around the country speaking on how the workshop approach IS the best practice and pedagogy for implementing CCSS. For example some critics have said that the workshop approach doesn't meet the text complexity shift.I think you should get Lucy's book on Pathways to the Common Core. This supports the workshop approach for meeting those CCSS! And most states are implementing these standards and PARCC summative testing. However, I can't think of any other approach to teaching the deeper understandings in the ELA CCSS shifts without utilizing a workshop approach. From, Dr. M. Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original Message- From: Sherry Elmore scou...@chatham.k12.nc.us To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, Jan 30, 2013 7:43 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions I really like all the suggestions given so far and agree they would be good to include in your flood. I would also pull articles from Ed Leadership and the ASCD website. There's a WEALTH of support there. Good Luck! Sherry From: Mosaic [mosaic-bounces+scourie=chatham.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of R.S. [stephen...@sbc.edu] Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:40 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions I've utilized reading and writing workshop for a number of years and up until this year, my choice in teaching method has always been fully supported by my administration. However a recent administration switch has me now in the position of needing to seriously defend my teaching practices. Unfortunately I'm dealing with a mindset that views summative, test-based assessment as the only type that is valid, and therefore our current workshop set-up is not meshing well with their view of what is effective. In order to keep our ability to read in class, I'm looking to flood my administration with research/articles/data/etc. that support independent reading in class. I've mentioned many of the works of Nancie Atwell to them already plus several other books, but specifically am looking now for shorter pieces to share (as they seem reluctant to take the time to read a book). So my question is: does anyone have any suggestions for good, supportive research and articles that might help convince my administration to let my kids continue to read? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive This Message was sent through the Chatham County Schools E-Mail Server All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions
Look up carol dweck's work on mind set. Basically she compares to mind sets. One is fixed emphasizing the importance on grade one is a growth mindset emphasizing the importance of learning. Her research clearly shows that students with a fixed mindset those two and besides the importance of getting good grades and scores their achievement decreases over time. The exact opposite of truth is true of those with a growth mindset those who are interested in learning and doubt achieving greater overtime. Her research clearly supports this conclusion.I believe that the growth mindset is very consistent with reading and writing workshop objectives. Hope this helps. Sandy Life is Good! On Jan 29, 2013, at 6:40 PM, R.S. stephen...@sbc.edu wrote: I've utilized reading and writing workshop for a number of years and up until this year, my choice in teaching method has always been fully supported by my administration. However a recent administration switch has me now in the position of needing to seriously defend my teaching practices. Unfortunately I'm dealing with a mindset that views summative, test-based assessment as the only type that is valid, and therefore our current workshop set-up is not meshing well with their view of what is effective. In order to keep our ability to read in class, I'm looking to flood my administration with research/articles/data/etc. that support independent reading in class. I've mentioned many of the works of Nancie Atwell to them already plus several other books, but specifically am looking now for shorter pieces to share (as they seem reluctant to take the time to read a book). So my question is: does anyone have any suggestions for good, supportive research and articles that might help convince my administration to let my kids continue to read? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions
Just googled it. Here is a link. It is not the exact format I have - which I liked better for appearance but it is the article. It's printed in a number of places so google and you could pick the one you think is most appealing. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/96/?theme=print The 6 Ts of Effective Elementary Literacy Instruction let me know if you like it AND if works! others on this list might like to get this article as well. Sally On Jan 29, 2013, at 6:40 PM, R.S. wrote: I've utilized reading and writing workshop for a number of years and up until this year, my choice in teaching method has always been fully supported by my administration. However a recent administration switch has me now in the position of needing to seriously defend my teaching practices. Unfortunately I'm dealing with a mindset that views summative, test-based assessment as the only type that is valid, and therefore our current workshop set-up is not meshing well with their view of what is effective. In order to keep our ability to read in class, I'm looking to flood my administration with research/articles/data/etc. that support independent reading in class. I've mentioned many of the works of Nancie Atwell to them already plus several other books, but specifically am looking now for shorter pieces to share (as they seem reluctant to take the time to read a book). So my question is: does anyone have any suggestions for good, supportive research and articles that might help convince my administration to let my kids continue to read? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions
Stephen Krashen has all the research. Go to his website. You can download particular articles. You might ask his advice about which ones would be good to hand to your particular audience/administration. He is a wonderful educator helping all of us to support our best practices!! Allington's work is also good on this. I like his Six T's article - I'll try to find the link for you tomorrow. He summarizes the extensive research done with Peter Johnston. Research over # years in a variety of states, variety of school contexts. They found six themes or characteristics of the practices of the most effective teachers (including picked by administrators and families) and test scores as well. One of the Ts was time to readlots and lots of reading. I really really like this article and so have my teacher ed students and teachers I've worked with in schools. Very readable. Very powerful. In fact this would be one of my best picks to try and it was substantiated by rigorous research in a very large study. too late tonight but I'llt ry to look for it tomorrow. Sally On Jan 29, 2013, at 6:40 PM, R.S. wrote: I've utilized reading and writing workshop for a number of years and up until this year, my choice in teaching method has always been fully supported by my administration. However a recent administration switch has me now in the position of needing to seriously defend my teaching practices. Unfortunately I'm dealing with a mindset that views summative, test-based assessment as the only type that is valid, and therefore our current workshop set-up is not meshing well with their view of what is effective. In order to keep our ability to read in class, I'm looking to flood my administration with research/articles/data/etc. that support independent reading in class. I've mentioned many of the works of Nancie Atwell to them already plus several other books, but specifically am looking now for shorter pieces to share (as they seem reluctant to take the time to read a book). So my question is: does anyone have any suggestions for good, supportive research and articles that might help convince my administration to let my kids continue to read? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions
You need Richard Allington's book - *What Really Matters Most for Struggling Readers*. ( http://www.amazon.com/What-Really-Matters-Struggling-Readers/dp/0137057008) It is filled with research that supports students reading everyday on their independent reading levels. He also has research to support the use of Running Records. The chapter summaries can be easily copied and handed out. TARYN VANDERBURG *Reading Specialist * * * On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 9:40 PM, R.S. stephen...@sbc.edu wrote: I've utilized reading and writing workshop for a number of years and up until this year, my choice in teaching method has always been fully supported by my administration. However a recent administration switch has me now in the position of needing to seriously defend my teaching practices. Unfortunately I'm dealing with a mindset that views summative, test-based assessment as the only type that is valid, and therefore our current workshop set-up is not meshing well with their view of what is effective. In order to keep our ability to read in class, I'm looking to flood my administration with research/articles/data/etc. that support independent reading in class. I've mentioned many of the works of Nancie Atwell to them already plus several other books, but specifically am looking now for shorter pieces to share (as they seem reluctant to take the time to read a book). So my question is: does anyone have any suggestions for good, supportive research and articles that might help convince my administration to let my kids continue to read? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions
Check out Elaine Garan, both books and articles! Amazon and Google. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2013, at 7:12 PM, Sally Thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net wrote: Just googled it. Here is a link. It is not the exact format I have - which I liked better for appearance but it is the article. It's printed in a number of places so google and you could pick the one you think is most appealing. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/96/?theme=print The 6 Ts of Effective Elementary Literacy Instruction let me know if you like it AND if works! others on this list might like to get this article as well. Sally On Jan 29, 2013, at 6:40 PM, R.S. wrote: I've utilized reading and writing workshop for a number of years and up until this year, my choice in teaching method has always been fully supported by my administration. However a recent administration switch has me now in the position of needing to seriously defend my teaching practices. Unfortunately I'm dealing with a mindset that views summative, test-based assessment as the only type that is valid, and therefore our current workshop set-up is not meshing well with their view of what is effective. In order to keep our ability to read in class, I'm looking to flood my administration with research/articles/data/etc. that support independent reading in class. I've mentioned many of the works of Nancie Atwell to them already plus several other books, but specifically am looking now for shorter pieces to share (as they seem reluctant to take the time to read a book). So my question is: does anyone have any suggestions for good, supportive research and articles that might help convince my administration to let my kids continue to read? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
