How can I include the SMART Spelling program to support my student’s practical spelling strategies in their writing?
Planning:
What knowledge and skills do our students need?
Planning:
What knowledge and skills do we as teachers need?
Action:
Deepen professional knowledge and refine skills.
Action:
Engage students in new learning experiences
Reflection:
What has been the impact of our action?
Strategies for differentiation and classroom management
Understanding of Victorian Curriculum literacy outcomes Level 1, 2 and 3.
SMART Spelling Scope and Sequence
Professional Development sessions/days.
Observations and conversations with experienced colleagues
APT with Year 2 colleagues and professional conversations with mentor and colleagues.
Mentor/Colleagues observe my lessons and provide feedback and suggestions
Followed the sequence to teaching spelling through the use of the SMART Spelling scope and sequence
Collect data throughout using formative (observations, conversations, notes) and summative assessments (cold writes, dictation pieces, SWST)
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria displayed during each lesson
Professional readings
SMART Spelling PD
Self-reflection on own teaching
Feedback from mentors and colleagues
Student feedback during sharing time
Post test cold write, SWST and dictation
Identify student's individual learning needs through pre-assessment and observations
Use data to ensure all learning needs are meeting the Victorian Curriculum standards