Academic credits are not available for this course. Course Introductions Participants introduce themselves and discuss their own experiences with round robin reading. Individuals pose questions they hope to address during the course. Reflecting on the reading assignment, participants discuss why round robin reading prohibits reading growth, yet why oral reading needs to be part of a balanced literacy program. They then read about effective oral reading strategies that can be used to develop comprehension, share and perform, help struggling readers, and guide assessment.
Participants choose several oral reading strategies from the text to try out with students.
They prepare and implement a lesson plan for the classroom, and evaluate the results. Online reflections with colleagues provide support and additional insights. Based on a report template, participants write and submit an evaluation of one strategy they tested. Each report is posted online to be reviewed by colleagues and the instructor. Discussion and feedback focus on sustaining the use of oral reading strategies in the classroom.