Explicit Instruction In Elementary Reading
(5 Hours) This course prepares participants to implement explicit instruction lessons in their elementary reading classroom. Explicit instruction is an effective way to teach isolated reading skills through a very targeted and specific gradual release method. This method includes a modeling component, both guided and independent practice, and a method of assessment. In this course you will learn how to implement this strategy and will be provided an assortment of tools and resources to help you seamlessly implement explicit instruction in your elementary classroom.
ONLINE COURSE DETAILS
- Price: $15.00
- Credit Type: Professional Development
- Credits: 5 PD Hours
- Over 20 High-Quality Resources Provided With The Course
Learn How to Identify the Correct Reading Levels of Your Elementary Students
Learn How to Implement Explicit Instruction: The Method of Breading a Reading Lesson Down Into Manageable Steps & Activities
Learn How to Use Explicit Instruction to Drive Highly Effective Reading Lessons for Your Elementary Students
What You Will Learn In This Course:
Participants of this course will learn how to implement explicit instruction lessons in their elementary reading classroom including:
- How to accurately assess the reading level and needs of your students
- The definition and practical use of explicit instruction in elementary school reading instruction
- How to choose specific reading skills to target with your students
- How to plan effective explicit instruction lessons
- How to assess student progress after your students have received explicit instruction
Course Guiding Question:
How can educators plan effective reading lessons that incorporate modeling, guided practice, independent practice, and assessment?
Professional Development Credits:
At the conclusion of the course, you will receive a certificate for 5 Professional Development Hours (Clock Hours, CPEs, CEUs).
Model Teaching and Action Potential Learning Professional Development Courses are pre-approved in the following states:
- Texas: TEA CPE# 902-391, under parent company Action Potential Learning, LLC
- Montana: Office of Public Instruction (OPI) approved.
If you are a teacher in a different state and wish to use our Professional Development Courses for teacher license renewal, please view our PD STATE REQUIREMENTS PAGE to learn more about your state’s requirements.
Also, consider taking our UNIVERSITY-PARTNERED, ACADEMIC CREDIT COURSES to earn regionally-accredited units or credits, accepted by most states.
Wendy Lipe, Instructor
Education:
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
Southwest Texas State University
Experience & Credentials:
Over 8 Years of Teaching Experience
Current Elementary-Level Teacher
ESL State Certified (Texas), TAG Certified
Experience with Students with Learning Disabilities
(ADD, ADHD, & Dyslexia)
STATE CERTIFIED TEACHER
Course Sections:
Section 1 – Common Reading Behaviors
- The basic reading skills pyramid and how these reading skills develop from kindergarten through fifth grade
- A brief overview of several reading assessments that are commonly used to determine a student’s reading level
- Common reading behaviors you can expect to see at each elementary grade level
Section 2 – Defining Explicit Instruction
- The meaning of explicit instruction
- The relevant research that supports this strategy
- What a typical explicit instruction reading lesson looks like in an elementary classroom
Section 3 – Modeling & Guided Practice
- Activities that build within the gradual release model of explicit instruction
- Ways to introduce and model a new skill
- Ways to provide guided practice
Section 4 – Independent Practice
- Appropriate activities to be used in the independent practice portion of explicit instruction
- Examples of independent practice activities
Section 5 – Assessment
- The difference between formative and summative assessments
- Various types of assessments to be used during and after explicit instruction to ensure instructional goals are met
Section 6 – Putting It All Together
Section 7 – Applying What You Have Learned
Helpful Resources & Templates Included With the Course
The course comes with over 20 templates, tools, and graphic organizers ready to be used in your classroom! These include:
- Common Reading Behaviors Checklist
- Reading Skills Analysis Tables
- Reading Skills Analysis Table (Completed Sample)
- Kindergarten Explicit Instruction Plan (Completed Sample)
- Fifth Grade Explicit Instruction Plan (Completed Sample)
- Explicit Instruction Plan-Modeling & Guided Practice
- Explicit Instruction Plan-Model Teaching Guided Practice
- Explicit Instruction Plan-Model Teaching Guided Practice (Completed Sample)
- Explicit Instruction Plan-Independent Practice
- Explicit Instruction Plan-Independent Practice (completed Sample)
- Assessment Choice Checklist (Completed Sample)
- Fluency Tracker
- Fluency Tracker (Completed Sample)
- Academic Behavior Tracker
- Academic Behavior Tracker (Completed Sample)
- Progression of Skills Mastery Tracker
- Progression of Skills Mastery Tracker (Completed Sample)
- On/Off Task Behavior Tracker
- On/Off Task Behavior Tracker (Completed Sample)
- Implementation Effectiveness Rubric
- Explicit Instruction Lesson Plan Template
High-Quality Virtual Presentations
Our high-quality lessons are presented by your instructor in a virtual learning environment that is designed to mirror live, on-campus workshops. Choose to watch or read all lessons at any time and take advantage of our high-quality resources provided for immediate implementation of your new skills.
Access Your Courses Anytime, Anywhere
Courses are accessible to you at any time and are accessible on any computer, tablet, or smart phone. After registration, you will have access to all course lessons, templates, & assignments for one year. Take your courses at your own pace. Pause any time and continue where you left off. You will receive instructor feedback at each step of the course as you progress through the curriculum at your own convenience.
Live Feedback & Communication
Our courses are designed to simulate live instruction. Throughout the course, you will receive feedback from your instructor within 24- 48 hours of your submissions as you proceed through lessons and activities. If you have a question, reach out to your instructor through our built-in messaging system or directly by email or phone.
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Explicit Instruction In Elementary Reading- 365 Days of Course Access
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- Instructor Feedback for Implementation
- Course Completion Certificate Ready to Submit for Clock Hours
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