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Learning Together About Interactive and Dialogic Reading
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August 18, 2014
By WestEd
Set up a staff development meeting or series of training sessions to review the “Learn What Works” resources for Interactive and Dialogic Reading using these discussion questions. Related Media: Interactive and Dialogic Reading in Preschool (Video) Implementing Dialogic Reading (Video)
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Designing Coaching and Mentoring Programs
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August 18, 2014
By WestEd
This self-review can be used by technical assistance or professional development providers to help preschool programs think about the key components necessary to establish effective coaching and mentoring programs and assess their own progress towards putting these components in place. This tool is an aid to determining what guidance...
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Starting Instructional Discussions Using a Visual Diagram
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August 18, 2014
By WestEd
Coaches and mentors often look for a “starting place” to engage teachers in discussions about how to improve instruction. Here are tips for how to use the visual diagram about classroom practices as a tool for jumpstarting these conversations. Related Files: Preschool Language and Literacy (Visual Diagram)
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Interactive and Dialogic Reading: Observing and Reflecting on Classroom Practice
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August 18, 2014
By WestEd
This checklist can help teaching and coaching staff reflect on current practice and think about ways to improve the use of interactive and dialogic reading strategies. Coaches and mentors also can use this tool with teachers as a way to focus classroom observations and structure discussions during feedback conferences.