K-2 “Shifting the Balance 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom” (February 20 - April 6)

This concise and practical guide integrates effective reading strategies from each perspective. Every chapter of Shifting the Balance focuses on one of the six simple and scientifically sound shifts reading teachers can make to strengthen their approach to early reading instruction in these areas:

·         Reading Comprehension

·         Phonemic Awareness

·         Phonics

·         High-Frequency Words

·         Cueing Systems

·         Text Selection

Practical Instruction for Primary Grades: Whether your students are just learning to read or building more advanced reading comprehension skills, Shifting the Balance is designed to help teachers meet the instructional needs of K-2 students.

Six Manageable Shifts: Each chapter focuses on a key shift that helps educators understand common misconceptions and adjust their thinking around some common instructional practices that teachers have been using for decades.

Evidence-Based Instruction: Burkins and Yates offer busy educators a blueprint for integrating findings from brain research, cognitive science, and child development into their daily instruction, while keeping meaningful experiences with books a priority.

BOOK:  Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1625315104

• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1625315106

This course is free for members or $50 for non-members. You can earn either 15 CECH (continuing education contact hours) at no cost OR 1 graduate credit from Augustana University for $50.