We are doing SoR work with the Top 10 Tools. I think what intrigued me about the SoR is the science of how we read/learn to read and after attending the recent AWSA conference with Rick Wormeli as a keynote, as well as a brush up webinar a few weeks ago with Dr. Raj (The LEO Program) I was reminded of how the brain process information. I think we are better for knowing the why but certainly adding in all the pieces that you mentioned (voice, goal setting, reflection, critical thinking) are essential and shouldn't be lost. For me, SoR came down to observing pieces of reading/decoding/phonics instruction being taught incorrectly and felt understanding the science behind it would be helpful to move the needle. Agreed that the practices you touched on are just as scientic or effective as the science behind reading, hoping to have it wrap around as a collective toolbox to infuse these pieces together and be impactful. Thank you!
Thank you Danelle for your comment. I appreciate your metaphor of a "toolbox" to integrate the different practices in a meaningful, organized, and integrated way.
Thanks Matt, this will help me with conversations with others who hold different ideas to myself in this area. Looking forward to the Teaching Readers discussion too - I am currently reading the book.
We are doing SoR work with the Top 10 Tools. I think what intrigued me about the SoR is the science of how we read/learn to read and after attending the recent AWSA conference with Rick Wormeli as a keynote, as well as a brush up webinar a few weeks ago with Dr. Raj (The LEO Program) I was reminded of how the brain process information. I think we are better for knowing the why but certainly adding in all the pieces that you mentioned (voice, goal setting, reflection, critical thinking) are essential and shouldn't be lost. For me, SoR came down to observing pieces of reading/decoding/phonics instruction being taught incorrectly and felt understanding the science behind it would be helpful to move the needle. Agreed that the practices you touched on are just as scientic or effective as the science behind reading, hoping to have it wrap around as a collective toolbox to infuse these pieces together and be impactful. Thank you!
Thank you Danelle for your comment. I appreciate your metaphor of a "toolbox" to integrate the different practices in a meaningful, organized, and integrated way.
Thanks Matt, this will help me with conversations with others who hold different ideas to myself in this area. Looking forward to the Teaching Readers discussion too - I am currently reading the book.
I am glad the post is helpful, Belinda.
So appreciate this post Matt. Thank you
Thank you for reading and responding, Ryanne.