Meredith

I am currently a second-grade teacher in New Jersey working towards earning my master's in reading and literacy.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@CindyJoyce_ I think it is valuable for Ss who need support to have the opportunity to look to their peers for guidance. This strategy would benefit both Ss by allowing higher-achieving Ss the opportunity to "teach" someone and struggling Ss feel supported by their peers.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@sageblsm27 Thank you for sharing! Mind maps offer Ss a way to connect with what they are learning. They are helpful for all Ss as they can include words, pictures, and diagrams to organize ideas and understand information. Mind Maps would be engaging for Ss as they promote creativity.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@ACocozzaTF Pre-reading surveys are a fantastic way to increase student motivation, activate prior knowledge, and prepare students for reading a text. In addition, they support students in focusing on the key concepts in a text before reading that are beneficial for comprehension.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@MsSpinellaXHS Exit tickets encourage ownership in learning as Ss reflect on what they know and what they need to improve on. Exit tickets promote reflective thinking giving Ss practice in self-monitoring. It is a solid way to differentiate so that all Ss can reflect on their learning.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

The Traffic Light strategy encourages Ss to reflect and think about their learning. It enables Ss to evaluate their understanding of learning goals and gives Ts immediate feedback. There are many ways to implement this strategy to fit the needs of diverse Ss. #GCU5203Furlong

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@witter_joyce Pair and Shares allow students time to think independently and discuss ideas with a peer. It is a great way to foster social skills and develop speaking and listening skills in learners. Pair and Shares engage students of all ages and can be used across content areas.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@MsKrystalR2 Thank you for sharing this self-assessment tool! This strategy is an excellent way to allow learners to see where they are and then have the opportunity to take their learning to the next level. Micro Progressions are a valuable tool for assessing skills across the curriculum.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@WidenerJenna This is a beneficial tool to quickly allow students to reflect on their learning and share their ideas with classmates. It is an excellent way to encourage social interactions between peers and enables students to feel more comfortable sharing their ideas.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@PaulaChaussepi1 Exit tickets help students reflect on what they have learned. They support students in retaining what they learn and becoming self-aware of their learning. The information collected from exit tickets can help teachers with planning, enrichment, and small group instruction.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@lindsaylaneve Marzano's self-assessment rubric is a fantastic tool for use across all content areas. It can be used to assess prior knowledge, understanding, and mastery of learning objectives.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@KimRego18 Reading Response Journals are a valuable tool for self-assessment that allows students to develop their own meaning from texts and express their individual understandings. All learners can participate by writing, drawing, and using background knowledge to share their ideas.

[Meredith @MeredithDerkack]

@SuzyQKlagz I completely agree! Graphic Organizers are an excellent way to support students in visualizing and developing ideas. They increase student engagement by providing all learners with the opportunity to actively participate in the learning process.