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No More Random Acts Of Literacy Coaching, Annie P. Spear Mar 2021

No More Random Acts Of Literacy Coaching, Annie P. Spear

Michigan Reading Journal

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No More Teaching Without Positive Relationships, Annie P. Spear Oct 2020

No More Teaching Without Positive Relationships, Annie P. Spear

Michigan Reading Journal

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Creating An Online Community Of Learners During The Covid-19 Shutdown Using Michigan’S Literacy Essentials, Annie P. Spear Oct 2020

Creating An Online Community Of Learners During The Covid-19 Shutdown Using Michigan’S Literacy Essentials, Annie P. Spear

Michigan Reading Journal

When a global pandemic shuts down our educational system it is critical to mobilize quickly and effectively to support children and families. This article explores one educator's experience of setting up free online classes to support students during the COVID-19 shutdown. Participants ranged in age from 3 to 12 and were from Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Ohio. The author outlines how she designed classes, engaged with children and families, and provided instruction that was grounded in literacy research and Michigan's Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy while guided by developmentally appropriate pedagogy. Specific practices that foster motivation and engagement …