Explore fluency, one of the essential components of reading. Fluency interacts with alphabetics, vocabulary, and comprehension to impact reading, and teachers should provide evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) in fluency to adults who are beginning readers (GLE 0-3.9).
- ABE instructors of reading at GLE 0-3.9
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
This facilitated online course is composed of three sections: learning, practice, and reflection. Work at your own pace, though we do suggest the following timeline:
- Spend the first three weeks working through the online modules about fluency strategies, learner motivation, and selection of texts appropriate for adults reading at the GLE 0-3.9 range. The modules are composed of readings, presentations, videos of the strategies being utilized, and knowledge checks. Take notes on this content for a final reflection due to the instructor at the end of the course.
- In weeks four and five, try one or more strategies with adult learners. Take notes on the utilization and outcomes from utilizing the strategies with the learners.
- Complete and submit a reflection on the outcomes of the new strategy(ies) with the adult learners.
PD hours will only be earned when the final reflection is submitted.
- Define reading fluency, explaining how fluency and reading comprehension are interdependent
- Use diagnostic assessment to inform fluency instruction
- Choose appropriate evidence-based techniques for teaching fluency to beginning adult readers
- Access and select appropriate texts for adults who are learning to read
- Design and deliver a fluency lesson
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
Required: Complete both the Overview of EBRI and the Diagnostic Assessment of Reading before starting this PD offering, OR be STAR-trained or currently in a STAR training.
Online
United States
