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7 Takeaways from Gay Su Pinnell’s Learning to Make a Difference: A Lifetime Journey
By Dr. Billy Molasso
Over 1800 literacy professionals came together with a common goal at LitCon 2022 — to strengthen their knowledge and expertise to help struggling readers. Your passion for childhood literacy was evident on our LitCon Twitter feed and during each LIVE session. Continue to expand your professional learning network and share best practices. Each year at this homecoming we are reminded of the impact our community has in classrooms across the globe. You are dedicated to lifelong learning as an educator and we are so happy you came together to learn at LitCon.
Gay Su Pinnell was inspiring with her opening keynote. Here are 7 key takeaways to keep with you as you return to your students and colleagues:
Teach Children Not Programs
Teach Key Understandings Daily
Root Learning in a Rich Text Base
Have Learning Conversations
Create Coherent Learning Systems
Engage in Collegial Learning
Be Open to Scientific Inquiry and New Ideas
Share these 7 takeaways with your professional learning network or print a version to keep in your classroom. (PDF) (JPEG)
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