Building Background Knowledge in the ELAR Classroom (6-12) - 34046

In this session, participants will explore the concept of building background knowledge and the importance of knowledge coherence. They will reflect on the connections presented in an example set of texts that build knowledge coherence and background knowledge, and work collaboratively to incorporate knowledge coherence into a lesson. Finally, participants will reflect on how their learning from the session applies to their current roles.

Schedule & Location
1/31/2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
ESC Region 11
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Audiences
Teacher - General Education, Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists, Instructional Leaders, Principals
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to explain the concept of building background knowledge and knowledge coherence, incorporate knowledge coherence into a lesson using example texts, and utilize their learning to begin planning a knowledge-building unit of their own.
Session 60952
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Seats Left 41
T-TESS 1.1,1.4,2.1,2.2
Registration Deadline 1/31/2025
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Jennifer Garcia ESC Region 11


Jennifer Garcia

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Jennifer Garcia
Literacy Instructional Coach
jgarcia@esc11.net

Erica Diego

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Erica Diego

EDiego@esc11.net

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  • 1/31/2025 8:30 am
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