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PD Webinar
The Sciences of Reading:
Metacognition, Motivation & Engagement, and Self-Efficacy
Presented by Peter Afflerbach, Ph.D.
Watch On Demand
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About
Much contemporary reading instruction is dominated by a focus on the Science of Reading cognitive skills and strategies. While skills and strategies are essential in reading development, research tells us that there are many factors which contribute to a reader’s success. These factors—including metacognition, motivation and engagement, and self-efficacy—have a documented influence on students’ reading development and achievement. By consulting these Sciences of Reading, educators can access a more holistic instructional approach and understanding of student readers’ development, as well as effective approaches to teaching, related student learning outcomes, and how these outcomes are assessed.
In this PD webinar, educators will examine:
Duration
1 hour
About the Presenter
Peter Afflerbach, Ph.D. is Professor of Reading in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership at the University of Maryland. His research includes focus on reading comprehension strategies and processes, verbal reporting, reading in Internet and hypertext environments, and mindfulness.
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More Resources
Meaningful Reading Assessment Professional Development Book
By Peter Afflerbach, Ph.D. and Adria F. Klein, Ph.D.
Instruction and assessment ought to be like two peas in a pod. In this practical guide, Peter Afflerbach, a foremost authority on developing effective assessments, teams up with literacy expert Adria Klein to show teachers how to become fluent in meaningful assessment routines. Highlights include:
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