Great teachers build on the strong foundation that was established in their teacher education courses. For both lectures and practicum, TextProject has resources for teacher educators. Resources such as books and articles are available on the Researchers section and the Teacher section contains over 300 texts for use in practicum.
This part of the TextProject website offers three types of resources for teacher education and professional development:
- Short articles and blogs on central topics in reading instruction, such as text complexity and vocabulary, that draw on current research and describe implications of research for practice,
- Professional development guides with activities for preservice and in-service learning experiences,
- Videos, podcasts, and slideshows that describe and demonstrate evidence-based instructional practices.
Professional Development Resources
TextProject provides professional development material for three topics: vocabulary, text complexity, and the Science of Reading. Topics include modules for participants and teacher leaders, short video clips and articles, and links to TextProject resources.
Read moreText Matters—a Magazine for Educators
Text Matters provides educators with a series of accessible articles on hot topics in reading instruction, such as the emphasis on text complexity in the Common Core State Standards. Backed by the latest research, Text Matters articles highlight important background knowledge along with practical ideas for improving reading instruction.
Read moreWebinar Videos
Video recordings of webinars presented by TextProject CEO Dr. Elfrieda H. (Freddy) Hiebert.
Read morePresentation Slide Decks
Archive of downloadable slide decks from presentations dating back to 2019, on topics key to TextProject’s mission such as decodable texts, vocabulary and knowledge, reading stamina, and the role of AI in vocabulary instruction.
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