Writing+and+Reading+to+Learn


 * Writing to Learn and Reading to Learn** are important strategies for students to use to make sense of content.

My research interests are centered on meaning making through WTL and RTL strategies. Go to the following website to look for examples and materials that I have developed for my research in both K-12 and in undergraduate science classes. (posted by Meena Balgopal) []

I had the opportunity to attend a National Science Foundation NOYCE Scholars (pre-service STEM teachers) conference in San Francisco this year (2014). While there I attended several sessions that included getting students engaged in science and how to use reading and writing to learn science. Here are the links to the presenters resources. [posted by Sara Knighton] [|Getting Students Engaged in Science] [|Using Reading, Writing, and Communicating to Improve Science Learning and Teaching]