Connect The Heart And Hands Of Literacy

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Connect The Heart And Hands Of Literacy

Link curriculum renewal to professional learning for a solid improvement plan

By Sandi Novak and Bonnie Houck

April 2018

Vol. 39 No. 2

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Authors

Sandi Novak and Bonnie Houck

Sandi Novak (snovak9133@gmail. com) is an education consultant and author.

Bonnie Houck (houckreadz@ gmail.com) is an education consultant, author, and professor.

References

Alvior, M.G. (2014). The meaning and importance of curriculum development. Simply Educate Me. Available at https://simplyeducate.me/2014/12/13/the-meaning-and-importance-of-curriculum-development.

Fisher, D. & Frey, N. (2013). Better learning through structured teaching: A framework for the gradual release of responsibility (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Houck, B. & Novak, S. (2016). Literacy unleashed: Fostering excellent reading instruction through classroom visits. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Moss, C., Brookhart, S., & Long, B. (2011). Knowing your learning target. Educational Leadership, 68(6), 66-69.

Steiner, D. (2017). Curriculum research: What we know and where we need to go. Washington, DC: StandardsWork.