When to Move to a New CAFE Strategy
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One way to reflect on our practice and fine-tune it is by having meaningful conversations with colleagues. In this video, Heather has Gail listen in and offer feedback on her one-on-one conference with Grace.
Gail's feedback is specific to the structure of the conference and what is being taught. She also discusses when to move a student onto another strategy.
It is our goal to provide meaningful conferences which are specifically tailored to our students and their development. We endeavor to take advantage of teachable moments, purposefully nudging our children into their next steps somewhat effortlessly. The "light bulb" moments we witness over and over when our teaching is focused and specific are exciting, rewarding and a powerful reminder of why we became teachers in the first place.
We have found conversations with other teachers to be a powerful tool for reflecting on and fine-tuning our conferring practices. Colleagues and literacy coaches you trust are invaluable sources of professional development and support.
