Knowledge for Teachers S02E22 - Dr. Leslie Laud - Implementation Science Meets Writing Instruction: ThinkSRSD's Journey to Scalability and Impact
Nov 30, 2024
Dr. Leslie Laud, Founding Director of ThinkSRSD, brings nearly two decades of experience in writing education. In this engaging conversation, she delves into the transformative Self-Regulated Strategy Development framework, emphasizing effective mnemonics and structured routines. Dr. Laud discusses the pressing need for professional development tailored to teachers' unique contexts and shares strategies for smoothly implementing writing instruction. She also highlights how self-assessment and genre understanding can empower students, paving the way for innovative writing practices across grade levels.
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Scoring Writing
- Score writing based on genre elements and quality, using exemplars as benchmarks.
- Use a checklist alongside the exemplar to guide student self-evaluation.
Genre Mnemonics
- Use C-SPACE for narrative writing and TIDE for both informational and opinion writing.
- TIDE's flexibility simplifies instruction and improves student understanding.
Adapting to Grade Levels
- Even kindergarteners can engage with TIDE, writing full paragraphs by the year's end.
- ThinkSRSD adapts to different developmental stages, from pre-K to AP English.
