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The Planned And The Emergent: An Alternative Model Of Learning And Literacy, Lori S. Rogers
The Planned And The Emergent: An Alternative Model Of Learning And Literacy, Lori S. Rogers
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Within academic institutions, writing centers are uniquely situated, socially rich sites for exploring learning and literacy. I examine the work of the Michigan Tech Writing Center's UN 1002 World Cultures study teams primarily because student participants and Writing Center coaches are actively engaged in structuring their own learning and meaning-making processes. My research reveals that learning is closely linked to identity formation and leading the teams is an important component of the coaches' educational experiences. I argue that supporting this type of learning requires an expanded understanding of literacy and significant changes to how learning environments are conceptualized and developed. …
A Case Study Of Principals' Knowledge Of Early Childhood Literacy, Christine Elizabeth Leblanc
A Case Study Of Principals' Knowledge Of Early Childhood Literacy, Christine Elizabeth Leblanc
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Nationally approximately 40 percent of third grade students do not read at grade level. Principals play a critical role in providing leadership in the implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI) to ensure that students not making adequate yearly progress receive targeted instruction to address their deficiencies. The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of five principals through an investigation of their understanding of the reading process as it relates to the implementation of RtI in their schools. I specifically wish to understand: What do principals know about early childhood literacy and how do they use that knowledge …