My Action Research Outline Introduction: After reading an article published by NAECY on the use of technology in teaching young children, I became aware of the importance of integrating technology and interactive media in literacy instruction. Curriculum that has STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) has become the focus in K-12 education in the 21st… Continue reading My Action Research Outline
Professional Learning Plan for “Vital Strategies in Early Literacy”
My professional learning plan has evolved from my experiences in early childhood education. While taking this course, I was able to develop my goals and strategies in teaching early literacy. I began by examining the Five Key Principles of Effective Professional Learning by Gulamhussein. I created a presentation video using the application “Biteable” to create… Continue reading Professional Learning Plan for “Vital Strategies in Early Literacy”
My Professional Learning Plan Outline for Early Literacy Strategies
The goal of this professional learning plan is to provide resources to pre-K to kindergarten teachers that will help them to incorporate literacy strategies into their existing curriculum. This plan is designed to be implemented within a term of ongoing components that allow the learners to collaborate with a coach to determine each learner’s individual… Continue reading My Professional Learning Plan Outline for Early Literacy Strategies
Professional Learning in Literacy
Studies have shown that developing early literacy skills contributes to student’s success in education. Literacy is the heart of education. My plan focuses on helping teachers to provide early literacy skills to students that are pre-K to kindergarten. My idea was inspired by an experience that I had as a parent. My daughter entered… Continue reading Professional Learning in Literacy
Leading Organizational Change
After reading Failure of Nerve, I gleaned the concept that effective leadership can see things that are not commonly seen in everyday experiences. One should have no fear of what others may think or say when leading organizational change. Also, this type of leadership has the ability to make decisions that are not similar to… Continue reading Leading Organizational Change
A Plan of Change using 4DX
Working with early childhood students can be rewarding especially when educators stimulate the desire to learn within them. I have heard many reasons why teachers have chosen to work with this age group; they range from ‘This age is the golden age where they enjoy learning’ to ‘I would rather work with this age group… Continue reading A Plan of Change using 4DX
Influencing Vital Strategies in Literacy for Preschoolers
After reading the Influencer, I learned that one of the most important skills to have is being able to motivate others to effect change. This can’t happen through technology, data, or philosophy, but it will occur by enabling others to change their actions. By using the “Six Sources of Influence Model,” I have created a… Continue reading Influencing Vital Strategies in Literacy for Preschoolers
The Why of it All
After examining my motivation for promoting my innovation plan, I established the “why” of it all. As a preschool teacher, one of my personal goals has been to teach young children to read. The benefit of this became very real after talking to a young lady about furthering her education by going to college. After dropping out… Continue reading The Why of it All
Developing the Growth Mindset
In the book “Mindset – The New Psychology of Success” Carol Dweck discusses how the fixed mindset and the growth mindset affects the way students approach the learning process. She says that the fixed mindset causes learners to abort completing the learning process. The growth mindset is so important because it can cause you… Continue reading Developing the Growth Mindset
Creating a Learning Environment with Understanding by Design Model
After examining my learning philosophy I realized my approach was based generally within the Constructivist theory. After developing my preliminary plan of my alignment of outcomes, activities and assessments using Fink’s taxonomy, I will be using as a reference book for course design written by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTigne “Understanding by Design” (UbD), to… Continue reading Creating a Learning Environment with Understanding by Design Model
Empowering Others With Knowledge 