enhancing numeracy and literacy

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SLAC: Enhancing Literacy and Numeracy through Differentiated Strategies

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A session designed to improve foundational literacy and numeracy skills using targeted teaching strategies.

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Intended Learning Outcome of the Session

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Participants will be able to apply targeted teaching strategies to improve foundational literacy and numeracy skills of learners.

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Importance of Literacy

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Literacy enables comprehension, communication, and critical thinking.

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Importance of Numeracy

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Numeracy develops problem-solving, logical reasoning, and daily life skills.

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Examples of Differentiated Strategies

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- **Reading Levels Grouping**: Tailored texts based on student reading proficiency. - **Math Stations**: Rotating tasks for different skill levels. - **Peer Tutoring**: Advanced learners assist peers, reinforcing learning. - **Choice Boards**: Learners pick tasks matching interests and abilities.

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ICT tools aligned with PPST Indicator 1.3.3 are used to enhance teaching and learning.

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These tools include Kahoot/Quizizz for formative assessment, Padlet for collaborative writing, interactive story apps like Epic and StoryJumper for reading practice, and virtual manipulatives for math concepts.

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Digital resources can support literacy and numeracy.

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Examples include tools for reading practice, problem-solving tasks, and math concepts like pattern blocks and number lines.

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Hands-on exploration of ICT tools helps in classroom integration.

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Participants explore selected tools and brainstorm how to use them effectively in their classrooms.

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Collaborative discussions help identify challenges in teaching literacy and numeracy.

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Participants share best practices and strategies that have worked successfully in their classrooms.

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Discussion prompts for collaborative sessions include identifying challenges and strategies.

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Prompts include identifying challenges in teaching literacy and numeracy and differentiating instruction for learners with varying abilities.