This report was a key reason why Ontario has turned its focus on structured literacy - systematic, targeted literacy instruction - to teach students how to read. Cllck here to learn more!
Interested to learn more? Check out the Sold a Story podcast which explains how teaching across the English speaking world moved from a structured literacy approach to "balanced literacy", and now why it's shifting back to structured literacy.
Today's students engage in digital spaces in a multitude of ways. To do so effectively, they need to be able to select and use appropriate tools for a purpose, determine the legitimacy of sources, interpret and understanding content, network and collaborate, and create content. That's A LOT of skills! Here are some resources to help you teach digital literacy in your classroom.
Capacity Building Series K-12
What Research Tells Us, from 21st Century Teaching and Learning Initiative
Tips on deciding what to observe based on your curriculum, various suggestions about how to record your observations, and where to access UGDSB-created resources.
Find out where to go to find resources to support ELL/ESL students in this Literacy Blast! Check out this video and the Mindomo.