“How do we build students’ foundational skills in a SLIFE classroom while promoting their readiness to access grade-level content?”
Primary Drivers
Aim
What are we trying to accomplish?
What students need [to influence the aim]
2
3
Joyful classroom environment
Best practices in biliteracy (L1 / English) development
Frequent assessment of student skills and engagement
What needs to happen [to influence driver]
Secondary Drivers
Change Ideas
Microdifferentiation of instruction in vocabulary and phonics small groups
Tiered in-the-moment supports to encourage 100% completion
...changes in practice?
Foundational literacy skills
2
Sufficient time to learn and practice new skills
Culturally responsive and affirming learning environment
Strong attachment to the classroom and school community
Knowledge of students’ lives and interests
Multiple modes of practice for each idea or word
Understanding of basic school routines and behaviors
Ample positive reinforcement
Focus on English first with frequent, explicit connections to Spanish
HOW
WHY
Driver Diagram
Gamification of as many tasks as possible
Tasks with real-world contexts
Small-group instruction (stations / centers)
Primary Drivers
Aim
What are we trying to accomplish?
What students need [to influence the aim]
2
3
What needs to happen [to influence driver]
Secondary Drivers
Change Ideas
...changes in practice?
2
HOW
WHY
Driver Diagram