Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies self check chart

2014-04-17 Thread Mena
sounds great marin...@fau.edu Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original Message- From: Archer,

Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core

2013-06-29 Thread Mena
I am a professor of Developmental Reading II: Grades 3-8 and we want to update the required text. I have always loved any publication by Vacca and Vacca however some of the other professors feel that our current Vacca text is not updated to include CCSS and we should use a more current

[MOSAIC] Does this quote by Skinner confuse anyone else?

2013-06-28 Thread Mena
I thought Skinner was a behaviorist theorist? I would think that his followers would teach positive and negative reinforcement of isolated skills rather than a love of reading. We Shouldn't Teach Great Books; We Should Teach A Love Of Reading. -B.F. Skinner Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D.

Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core

2013-05-20 Thread Mena
Just like mini lessons:) YAY Reader/Writer's Workshop. Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050

Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia

2013-05-17 Thread Mena
The DSM was recently updates after years! People with dyslexia also were closely watching for the update. Many with the reading disorder did not want their diagnosis dropped, and it will not be. Instead, the new manual will have a broader learning disorder category to cover several conditions

Re: [MOSAIC] dyslexia

2013-05-16 Thread Mena
To truly understand you need to watch any Richard Lavoie youtube on the difficult student with LD have with processing. Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL

Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia

2013-05-15 Thread Mena
not an educational issue; it's a physical issue. Literature is the act that breaks the frozen sea inside us. Franz Kafka On May 14, 2013, at 2:34 PM, Mena drmarinac...@aol.com wrote: I am fascinated by this diagnosis. I would love to see the data that was collected and learn what

Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia

2013-05-14 Thread Mena
I am fascinated by this diagnosis. I would love to see the data that was collected and learn what instrument was used to diagnosis this student as being dyslexic. Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education

Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia

2013-05-09 Thread Mena
I am curious about the doctor that diagnosed her condition? Can any doctor diagnosis dyslexia or does it have to be a specialist? What types of assessments were used to make this diagnosis? Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning

Re: [MOSAIC] Need recommendations for book choices for remedial reading class

2013-05-01 Thread Mena
of reading, especially for those who work with our weakest readers. On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:21 PM, Mena drmarinac...@aol.com wrote: I would love some expert advice on the latest and greatest books that teachers of remedial readers might be interested in reading. From, Mena

[MOSAIC] Need recommendations for book choices for remedial reading class

2013-04-30 Thread Mena
I would love some expert advice on the latest and greatest books that teachers of remedial readers might be interested in reading. From, Mena ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http

Re: [MOSAIC] QRI5

2013-02-09 Thread Mena
Using word lists for finding a beginning point for passage administration simply involves counting the number of correct responses in both the “automatically identified” and the “identified” columns.For the word lists I have always used total number of words correct , however, I

Re: [MOSAIC] First Grade Informational Books

2013-02-04 Thread Mena
Ruth these literature suggestions are great Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original

Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop research suggestions

2013-01-30 Thread Mena
I am so happy that this issue has come up for others besides myself. However, administrators who push summative assessments aren't the only resistance to the workshop approach. There have been some administrators who have dismissed the workshop approach as not appropriate pedagogy for

Re: [MOSAIC] Introduce myself - 1st Grade Decodables

2013-01-26 Thread Mena
I love language experience! Yet another reason I am upset by the CCSS's text complexity. Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax:

Re: [MOSAIC] Opening Minds

2013-01-04 Thread Mena
Sounds wonderful...I wish that I had the time.http://youtu.be/7BQo6oPdtMY Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax:

Re: [MOSAIC] Gradual release

2013-01-03 Thread Mena
Elementary 5302 Norrisville Road White Hall, MD 21161 410-692-7810 Fax 410-692-7812 Where Bright Futures Begin!! From: Mosaic [mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Mena [drmarinac...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, December 28

Re: [MOSAIC] Bibliotherapy for Transitions

2012-12-09 Thread Mena
A Meghan, You will love your next class just as much:) I would be interested in transition book bibliotherapy since these books might also also help military families. Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of

[MOSAIC] NCTE media transformation and critical literacy

2012-11-19 Thread Mena
how a struggling reader can prepare for writing by using oral language. In the same way a student can use visual props to rehearse for an oral presentation. Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education

Re: [MOSAIC] Rigor of Common Core in Kindergarten

2012-09-17 Thread Mena
Patricia, I truly miss the grassroots activism that gave us so much hope in those days. It is only because of wonderful students like Ruth that I have hope for the future. Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College

Re: [MOSAIC] Rigor of Common Core in Kindergarten

2012-09-16 Thread Mena
Ruth, You really need to publish your research. I would love for you to just share your introductory paragraph with the group! From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College

Re: [MOSAIC] Rigor of Common Core in Kindergarten

2012-09-16 Thread Mena
NOT authentic learned responses or experiences. PLEASE publish this article! -Original Message- From: Mena lt;drmarinac...@aol.comgt; To: mosaic lt;mosaic@literacyworkshop.orggt; Sent: Sun, Sep 16, 2012 6:49 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Rigor of Common Core in Kindergarten Ruth

Re: [MOSAIC] Rigor of Common Core in Kindergarten

2012-09-15 Thread Mena
I suggest the book EssentialReadings in Early Literacy: Dorothy Strickland and her Podcast. Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone:

Re: [MOSAIC] Rigor of Common Core in Kindergarten

2012-09-15 Thread Mena
I have to quote one of my students who researched this topic: Controversyexists in early childhood education with the development and implementation ofskills-based standards and the necessary accompanying standardized tests. State and national early childhood standards were developed as a

Re: [MOSAIC] Rigor of Common Core in Kindergarten

2012-09-15 Thread Mena
://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/summer07/vol64/num09/The-Neuroscience-of-Joyful-Education.aspx On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 8:57 AM, Mena drmarinac...@aol.com wrote: I have to quote one of my students who researched this topic: Controversyexists in early childhood education

Re: [MOSAIC] Selective Mutism and Literacy Assessment

2012-09-12 Thread Mena
a big deal, it may make the time until he/she finally speaks even longer. Maybe giving the child some cards to point at with choices would work. On 9/12/12, Mena drmarinac...@aol.com wrote: THIS IS WHY I LOVE THIS LISTSERV! Such collegiality! Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic

[MOSAIC] CCSS/PARCC and ESE

2012-09-12 Thread Mena
I was wondering if there was any literature that I could reference in respect to the effects that the new standards and tests ...CCSS/PARCC... night have on students with special needs? From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching

Re: [MOSAIC] book leveling site?

2012-08-30 Thread Mena
I'm not recommending it but the new CCSS has a site for text complexity. http://www.parcconline.org/mcf/english-language-artsliteracy/reading-complex-texts-3. From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education

Re: [MOSAIC] need a resource

2012-07-12 Thread Mena
Did you check Mosaic tools? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original Message- From:

Re: [MOSAIC] Prevalence of medication in students in remedial reading classes

2012-07-11 Thread Mena
I agree Ruth. I think Zoey may have to expand her search terms to: ADHD and Dyslexia. Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Comp and ADHD

2012-07-01 Thread Mena
excellent in other areas like artistic skills...try to find what the student is good at:) If it is art have the student use sketch -to-stretch. I think that like ELL learners student with ADHD need as much context as possible. From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic

Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia and medication

2012-06-28 Thread Mena
I'm having some trouble finding articles that are about the medication of children that is directly related to reading. Does anyone know of an author or research in this area? From, Dr. M. Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning

Re: [MOSAIC] Core Curriculum

2012-06-08 Thread Mena
What is UbD? I have never heard of it? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original

Re: [MOSAIC] Saddened by Administration Mandate: Students and Choice Reading In Class (Susan Chicvara)

2012-05-30 Thread Mena
Hallelujah Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original Message- From: Betty

[MOSAIC] Experienced teachers have lives that should be considered enthnographic research

2012-05-28 Thread Mena
Please don't retire. I have heard so many older teachers say that the conditions of teaching are causing them to retire. So many of our new teachers, who have been raised in these direct instruction schools, have the example of teacher-proof pedagogy as their hegemony. They have been raised in

[MOSAIC] Book list for my Remedial Reading Course

2012-05-07 Thread Mena
I am considering adding The Cafe Book to my literature circle book list for my Remedial Reading Course. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I already have Mosaic of Thought required. Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning

Re: [MOSAIC] recommended books for teachers

2012-05-07 Thread Mena
I had ... What Really Matters for Struggling Readers (Richard Allington) as a suggested book...I have moved it to the Choice List:) Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES

Re: [MOSAIC] Book list for my Remedial Reading Course

2012-05-07 Thread Mena
level, but is a great source for how to help those older nonreaders. Lisa Ward -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Mena Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 8:56 AM To: mosaic

Re: [MOSAIC] Common core report card

2012-04-21 Thread Mena
I would love to see report card based on common core...drmarinac...@aol.com... Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax:

Re: [MOSAIC] Common core

2012-04-11 Thread Mena
Is this on the Mosaic tools web site? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original Message-

Re: [MOSAIC] readers workshop test taking

2012-02-25 Thread Mena
For a great article readNCTE 2002 article by Donna SantmanTeaching to the Test?: Test Preparation in the Reading Workshop. From, Philomena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912

Re: [MOSAIC] HS reading assessments

2012-02-07 Thread Mena
The QRI is used for many research studies and has wonderful assessment components such as concept questions and a prediction task to evaluate a student's prior knowledge, retelling, think aloud, and look backs for comprehension questions. Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida

[MOSAIC] Middle schools to drop reading classes

2012-01-23 Thread Mena
Does anyone understand the thinking behind this decision? ...From, Mena Middle schools to drop traditional reading classes

Re: [MOSAIC] Second grade reading research articles

2011-12-15 Thread Mena
of reading due to their diagnostic tests) infirst and second grade are struggling with reading at this time. The diagnostic predictions are very low ( 60%). From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education

Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P

2011-11-18 Thread Mena
Does anyone know of a website for grade 3-6 mentor texts for readers workshop? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax:

[MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop?

2011-11-18 Thread Mena
Does anyone know of a website for grade 3-6 mentor texts for readers workshop? /MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] mosaic@literacyworkshop.org

2011-11-15 Thread Mena
Try language experience and predictable literature. From Philomena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050

Re: [MOSAIC] leading literacy programs

2011-11-14 Thread Mena
AM, Mena wrote: I was wondering if others would share with me what they believe to be the leading literacy programs in the educational market today? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214

[MOSAIC] leading literacy programs

2011-11-13 Thread Mena
I was wondering if others would share with me what they believe to be the leading literacy programs in the educational market today? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave.

Re: [MOSAIC] we do...

2011-09-26 Thread Mena
III. TEACHING THE LESSON 2. Modeling Procedures This is the “I” part of your lesson 3. Teaching the Lesson: Guided Practice Procedures This is the “we” part of your lesson 4. Teaching the Lesson:

Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop Mini Lesson vs Traditional Lesson Plan

2011-09-25 Thread Mena
I agree Casey ..I am trying to sell this very understanding:) Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050

Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop Mini Lesson vs Traditional Lesson Plan

2011-09-25 Thread Mena
-236-1050 -Original Message- From: C McLoughlin readingteacher...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Sep 24, 2011 1:52 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Workshop Mini Lesson vs Traditional Lesson Plan Mena, As a reading

[MOSAIC] Workshop Mini Lesson vs Traditional Lesson Plan

2011-09-24 Thread Mena
lesson plan format. From, Mena HERE IS THE WORKSHOPMINI LESSON ALIGNED TO THE TRADITIONAL LESSONPLAN Part One of Reading Writing Workshop: MINILESSON a. MiniLesson Connection /TRADITIONAL PART 1: LessonInitiating Activity b. MiniLesson Teaching /TRADITIONAL PART 2: Teaching

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading and Writing Workshop

2011-08-30 Thread Mena
Does anyone know of a good source on the internet for Reading and Writing Workshop mini lessons? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone:

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics in the 50s and 60s

2011-07-01 Thread Mena
I was also born in '55..a very good year:) Interestly enough, my Trends and Isues students presented their 50-60 literacy through the decades assignment...this youtube they shared will really take you back:) From, Mena http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRTF4eLtzFsfeature=related Philomena

Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core - response to feeling the standards arealways helpful

2011-07-01 Thread Mena
I'm wondering what your warning is about? Thanks, Elisa Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mena drmarinac...@aol.com Sender: mosaic-bounces+elwaingortji=cbe.ab...@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 10:19:50 To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org

Re: [MOSAIC] boys and reading and political climate

2011-05-27 Thread Mena
I feel so sorry for the teachers in Wisconsin until I remember that I am a teacher in Florida...with a son going into third grade..UGH! From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education

Re: [MOSAIC] Billionaire's Boy's Clubs are financing grassroots movements

2011-05-25 Thread Mena
-Original Message- From: Mena drmarinac...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 10:22 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Billionaire's Boy's Club are financing grassroots movements Here is a post that has an article about this topic From, Mena Another great article

[MOSAIC] Billionaire's Boy's Club are financing grassroots movements

2011-05-24 Thread Mena
Here is a post that has an article about this topic From, Mena Another great article. Remember; knowledge is power. http://susanohanian.org/show_research.php?id=419 Lise Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College

Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core - response to feeling the standards are always helpful

2011-05-24 Thread Mena
I love a dynamic conversation on Mosaic...I just have to contribute. I just want to add a warning that the standards don't result in more attention to testing and remove attention to learning that is acquired and not taught as Krashen would say..see his ed week blog s below... On 5/22/2011

Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core - response to feeling the standards arealways helpful

2011-05-23 Thread Mena
OMG...Sally I always refer to the early 90's when I heard Yetta and Kenneth Goodman speak at a whole language conference as a born again teacher moment! Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education

Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core - response to feeling the standards are always helpful

2011-05-23 Thread Mena
is behind a grassroots movement. It was a lot easier to tell the good guys back in the 80s. Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone

Re: [MOSAIC] suggestions for pd?

2011-04-01 Thread Mena
My specialty but I am in Southeast FL. From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050

Re: [MOSAIC] Recent Literacy Assessments

2011-01-10 Thread Mena
-bounces+mbasala=rlas-116@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mbasala=rlas-116@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Mena Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 2:00 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Recent Literacy Assessments In a recent posting another blogger

[MOSAIC] Recent Literacy Assessments

2011-01-04 Thread Mena
In a recent posting another blogger was told to avoid DIBELS. What assessment would be preferred? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone:

[MOSAIC] students can publish their own books

2010-09-14 Thread Mena
Does anyone know of a website where students can create their own books, so students can publish their own stories? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL

Re: [MOSAIC] Ell Students

2010-08-25 Thread Mena
I would try the Learning the Language blog... http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2010/08/texas_ells_feel_better_about_e.html Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912

Re: [MOSAIC] Back to School Read Alouds

2010-07-31 Thread Mena
Not since the Whole Language Days have I enjoyed such wonderful literature suggestionsyou can if a student is a reader if they have a favorite author..and you can tell if a teacher teaches his or her students to love literature if they have favorite childrens' lit authors..Mena

Re: [MOSAIC] Culturally Responsive Learning

2010-07-25 Thread Mena
Rohan, Your post is especially important since Assistant Secretary of Education Melendez was quoted as saying...One in ten students in the United States is an EL, 78% of ELs are born in the U.S., and that these students speak over 400 languages. Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida

[MOSAIC] I read it because it's beautiful

2010-07-25 Thread Mena
I Read It Because It’s Beautiful by Karen Morrow Durica Somehow a life without poetry seems… Dismal Empty Flat— Not much. So each day in my classroom I read… Sonnets Haikus Free verse— And such. An observer sat in my room one day… Noted poem’s title Evaluated delivery Recorded “lesson”

Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension in Content Areas

2010-07-22 Thread Mena
Manzano's academic vocabulary might be of interest to you Building Academic Vocabulary: Teacher's Manual (9781416602347): Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering: Books Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education

Re: [MOSAIC] Subject: Re: a professor's reply

2010-07-21 Thread Mena
, a dialogue would be the correct approach not a lecture or one-way conversation. From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070

Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply

2010-07-15 Thread Mena
? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Mena drmarinac...@aol.com Sender: mosaic-bounces+ryantammy7=aol@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:06:02 To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Reply-To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group

Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply

2010-07-14 Thread Mena
efficient is sometimes wasted energy. I think engagement is a concept that is given inadequate attention in most teachers colleges. With an appropriate teacher education, teaching becomes simple. Not easy, but simple. When Mena writes about holding up boxed programs against a knowledge-based

Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply

2010-07-14 Thread Mena
I agree with about the enthusiasm and abilities of TFA teachers. However, like many of the hard choices in the current climate of change in our profession I have to think of the long-term consequences and messages being sent to the public. I do not agree with not requiring teachers to complete

Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply

2010-07-14 Thread Mena
I don't think the problem is the fault of teachers in urban schools..I think it is the system and segregated schools. I don't blame the students for failing and I can't blame the teachers...we all need to take responsibility for the same or even worse segregation of schooling since before Brown

Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply

2010-07-14 Thread Mena
or you might not. Teachers do not have their students 24 hours a day. -- From: Mena drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 11:17 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply I don't think the problem

Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply

2010-07-13 Thread Mena
I think that Beverlee's email also gives voice to the importance of Colleges of Education and the importance of preparing teachers as professionals in light of the many alternate paths to teaching that are currently available. I have a wonderful teacher in my graduate class who taught for Teach

Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply

2010-07-12 Thread Mena
Hi Mary, I also teach undergrad and grads literacy pedagogy...I encourage my students to join the MOSAIC LISTSERV..so that they can learn as well from this collaborative group of kindred spirits. Philomena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching

Re: [MOSAIC] What's hot in FL?

2010-07-06 Thread Mena
Pretty much the same in FL! Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original Message- From: Ann

Re: [MOSAIC] What's hot in California?

2010-07-03 Thread Mena
to ignore teacher seniority Unpaid furlough days Using test scores as teacher evaluation Poor staff morale - Original Message - From: Mena drmarinac...@aol.com To: drmarinac...@aol.com; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Here

Re: [MOSAIC] Here is my list of CURRENT Trends and issues IN LITERACY PEDAGOGY TODAY?

2010-07-02 Thread Mena
I really appreciate the IRA resource but I find that nowadays anything that is a trend or current issue cannot come from a publication..it is already outdated...LOL. I have found some issues and trends that are up-to-the-minute... C Content rich curriculum vs academic skills for ELLs

[MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** WHAT ARE THE TOP TEN TOPICS IN LITERACY PEDAGOGY TODAY?

2010-06-29 Thread Mena
I believe this is the perfect website to ask ..WHAT ARE THE TOP TEN TOPICS IN LITERACY PEDAGOGY TODAY? I would love to hear your ideas. From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education

Re: [MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading ...draft list

2010-06-03 Thread Mena
Thanks so much Beverlee. This is actually an apt description of what I am planning. I also think that teaching first grade for ten years has prepared me to teach grad students.:) From, Mena PS (The first textbook is often a textbook with a traditional format..i.e. any one of the Vacca

Re: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** Re: Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading...draft list

2010-06-02 Thread Mena
I truly appreciate these suggestions prior to my start date of June 28TH:) Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax:

Re: [MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading ...draft list

2010-06-01 Thread Mena
Thanks to everyone for your input in creating a list of book choices for my grad class. I have added the last four suggestions but I worry that adding the Daily Cafe might be more about instruction and less about the political influences on literacy pedagogy. From, Mena (1) Allington,R

Re: [MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading ...draft list

2010-06-01 Thread Mena
Thanks Lori...do you think this is true irregardless of age and class size. This is the first time I am trying lit circles with my grad students. The class is about 30 students..UGH! Any other advice is truly appreciated. From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic

Re: [MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading

2010-05-29 Thread Mena
Thanks Renee, Sounds like I have to get Radical Reflections! From, Mena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236

Re: [MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading

2010-05-29 Thread Mena
-Original Message- From: Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, May 28, 2010 5:24 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading Mena, I also love Radical

Re: [MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading

2010-05-29 Thread Mena
for Trends and Issues in Reading I highly recommend The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller On Thu, May 27, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Mena drmarinac...@aol.com wrote: I am pretty sure that I am going to require Readacide for my Trends and Issues class but does anyone have any other suggestions for must-read

[MOSAIC] Need text suggestions for Trends and Issues in Reading

2010-05-27 Thread Mena
I am pretty sure that I am going to require Readacide for my Trends and Issues class but does anyone have any other suggestions for must-read titles in the area of current issues in reading pedagogy? Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and

Re: [MOSAIC] summer reading program

2010-02-26 Thread Mena
I ran a successful summer program for four years based on literature circles for ELL students. It was s much work but so worth it. I still haven;t published my findings but the gains in achievement and attitude for both students and teachers were amazing. Families also became

Re: [MOSAIC] reading websites

2010-02-24 Thread Mena
Reading RocketsPhilomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original Message- From: kinder...@comcast.net

[MOSAIC] Great book for teaching Haitian Hope

2010-02-11 Thread Mena
-1252 gt; gt; NOT # 5 gt; gt; On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Mena lt;drmarinac...@aol.comgt; wrote: gt; gt;gt; Hi All, Just curious what others think...what are the top 5 reading gt;gt; journals for literacy research in your opinion? gt;gt; gt;gt; Here's what I have ...I need only 5

Re: [MOSAIC] Selavi...Great book for teaching Haitian Hope

2010-02-11 Thread Mena
: Re: [MOSAIC] Great book for teaching Haitian Hope What was the name of the book?? - Original Message - From: Mena lt;drmarinac...@aol.comgt;? To: lt;mosaic@literacyworkshop.orggt;? Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:39 AM? Subject: [MOSAIC] Great book for teaching Haitian Hope

Re: [MOSAIC] analytic versus holistic rubrics

2010-01-20 Thread Mena
I would ALSO BE INTERESTED IN SEEING THE RUBRICS:) Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original

[MOSAIC] Top 5 literacy journals?

2010-01-18 Thread Mena
Hi All, Just curious what others think...what are the top 5 reading journals for literacy research in your opinion? Here's what I have ...I need only 5... 1) Reading Research Quarterly (IRA) (alsopublish Journalof Adolescent Adult Literacy) 2) Reading Research and  Instruction (CRA

Re: [MOSAIC] analytic versus holistic rubrics

2010-01-16 Thread Mena
Does anyone have an example of a holistic rubric? Please share. Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050

[MOSAIC] Reader's Workshop Approach

2009-11-13 Thread Mena
Can anyone remember the seminal theorist known for the Reading Workshop approach? OR a resource for locating this information. From, Philomena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL

Re: [MOSAIC] Reader's Workshop Approach

2009-11-13 Thread Mena
, 2009 at 6:30 AM, Mena drmarinac...@aol.com wrote: Can anyone remember the seminal theorist known for the Reading Workshop approach? OR a resource for locating this information. From, Philomena Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching

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