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Webinar: Closing the Comprehension Gap in the Science of Reading
November 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
FreeTo effectively close academic gaps, students must comprehend what they read. Yet, many structured literacy approaches treat comprehension as the natural by-product of fluency instead of an essential component of literacy to be developed explicitly, sequentially, and cumulatively.
Creating mental images for language (concept imagery) is foundational to reading and listening comprehension. Imagery underlies vocabulary development, acquisition of background knowledge, verbal and written expression, and critical thinking. This presentation will discuss Dual Coding Theory (DCT) as a leading theory of cognition, providing a unified account of all aspects of reading under a common set of principles.
Participants will gain an understanding of the imagery-language connection as an underlying sensory-cognitive function for students to comprehend language to meet their learning potential. An overview of the Visualizing and Verbalizing® program, intentional use of sensory-stimulating language, and engaging students in an active learning process through Socratic questioning will be introduced to give participants insight into developing concept imagery.
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will Identify and explain aspects of cognition and behavior that affect language comprehension, reading, and writing.
- Understand the changing relationships among the major components of literacy development as it relates to Dual Coding Theory and the Imagery-Language Connection in accounting for reading achievement.
- Understand/apply in practice the rationale for multisensory and multimodal language-learning techniques to develop concept imagery for language comprehension.
- Know/apply in practice considerations for factors that contribute to deep comprehension.
Audience Level:
- Beginner
Who Should Attend:
- Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Educators
Professional Development:
One Continuing Education (CE) hour will be offered to educators working on their certificate renewal. Participants must attend the live webinar. CEU certificates will be issued to those who submit the CEU – Webinar Reflection Form and make payment. Certificates will be emailed by December 1, 2024. Cost: IDA Members $0/Non-members $5
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