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Coaching Institute: Professional Learning Series Resources

Literacy or numeracy video segments are available on request from bpatchett@curriculum.org

Literacy Series

This series is designed to support the implementation of A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction, Grades 4 to 6 and to serve as a resource for facilitators working with classroom teachers to deepen their knowledge of literacy acquisition and development. Recognizing that the best learning occurs in collaboration with others, the series is based on the principles of professional learning communities.

Facilitator's Handbook: A Guide to Effective Literacy Instruction Grades 4 to 6, Volume Two: Assessment

PDF file Booklet

Comprehending in Action: Inferring (Module 1)

PowerPoint file Inferring (Module 1)     PDF file Booklet     PDF file Teacher Resources

Comprehending in Action: Evaluating (Module 2)

PowerPoint file Evaluating (Module 2)     PDF file Booklet     PDF file Teacher Resources

Comprehending in Action: Connecting Reading and Writing for Higher-Order Thinking (Module 3)

PowerPoint file Connecting Reading and Writing for Higher-Order Thinking (Module 3)
PDF file Booklet     PDF file Teacher Resources     PDF file Blogosphere The Educational Use of Blogs

Comprehending in Action: Synthesizing (Module 4)

PowerPoint file Synthesizing (Module 4) – Slides 1-34
PowerPoint file Synthesizing (Module 4) – Slides 35-55
PowerPoint file Synthesizing (Module 4) – Slides 56-77
PowerPoint file Synthesizing (Module 4) – Slides 78-103
PDF file Booklet     PDF file Teacher Resources    

Numeracy Series

This series supports the implementation of A Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics, Number Sense and Numeration, Grades 4 to 6. The sessions have been designed for facilitators working with classroom teachers to enhance their mathematical knowledge and understanding. Recognizing that the best learning occurs in collaboration with others, the series is based on the principles of professional learning communities.

Each PowerPoint presentation is supported by a booklet explaining the professional learning strategies and exercises in further detail.

Understanding Addition and Subtraction of Whole and Decimal Numbers

PowerPoint file Powerpoint      PDF file Booklet
Understanding Relationships Between Fractions, Decimals, Ratios, and Percents
PowerPoint file Powerpoint      PDF file Booklet
Understanding Multiplication and Division of Whole and Decimal Numbers
PowerPoint file Powerpoint      PDF file Booklet
Teaching and Learning Through Problem Solving
Powerpoint      Booklet

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