Sheena Brieske

Literacy 798
Strengths and Goals
10/21/16
Things to Consider in Identifying Your Goals
(+ = strength for me, - = need area for me)
Remember: Needs might be improving what you know, what you can do and/or what you
believe.

Student Groups:
Emergent and early readers
Elementary grade readers
Middle grade readers
Adolescent readers
Adult readers
Struggling readers
Talented readers
Readers with special needs
English Language Learners
Other groups of students:

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Dimensions of reading:
Oral language
Concepts of print
Alphabetic knowledge
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics and Word identification
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Writing
Motivation and affect
Other dimensions of reading:

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Pedagogy and Curriculum:

Preparing the environment
Lesson planning
Securing materials
Implementing instruction
Grouping readers
Engaging readers
Assessing readers
Reporting about readers

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Intervening with readers

Long-term planning
Integrating content areas
Integrating technology
Aligning with standards
Aligning with RTI
Other curricular issues:

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Types of approaches:
Readers workshop
Writers workshop
Individualized approaches
Literature circles
Book clubs
Guided reading
Small group instruction
Shared reading
Whole room instruction
Reading aloud
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Professional responsibilities:
Time management /scheduling
Budgeting
Providing professional development
Coaching others
Grant writing
Writing for publication
Working with families
Networking with other professionals
Providing leadership
to professional organizations
Political advocacy
Communicating to external groups
Other professional issues:

Other areas:

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