NAGC 56th Annual Convention & Exhibition
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Finding the Sweet Spot: The Intersection of Interests and Literacy Enrichment
Track
:
Middle Grades
Program Code:
330
Date:
Friday, November 6, 2009
Time:
11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
EST
Room:
105
CO-PRESENTER
:
Catherine Little, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
NAGCFACULTY
(S):
Rebecca Eckert, Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut
Catherine Little, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
PRESENTER
:
Rebecca Eckert, Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut
Description
How can teachers increase middle school student's engagement and performance in reading? Recent reports suggest that adolescents crave choice in literacy activities, relevant content, and a personal connection with their teacher. However, evidence also indicates a frequent mismatch between the needs and preferences of talented readers and the instructional opportunities provided to them a mismatch that may be contributing to a waning interest in reading as adolescents progress through school. This session examines a research-based literacy framework that enables middle school teachers to differentiate instruction to support the individual needs and interests of talented readers more effectively.
