MindPlay Teacher Companion

MindPlay Teacher Companion is a web-based, interactive professional development course, specifically designed for teachers using MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach in their classrooms.

Course Overview.

For students to achieve fluent, grade-level reading, teachers at all grade levels must help them increase their ability to read with understanding. The MindPlay Teacher Companion enables every teacher to have the knowledge to help students comprehend literature, science, and social studies texts. The program:

• Illustrates what students learn in MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach
• Allows teachers to interact with MindPlay Virtual Reading Coach activities and lessons
• Provides a strong understanding of how the English language works
• Explains the elements of research-based reading instruction
• Extends teacher knowledge of evidence-based best practices
• Explains how to help all students improve reading and writing instruction

Course Modules.

▸ Introduction
▸ Phonemic awareness
▸ Phonics
▸ Grammar for meaning
▸ Fluency
▸ Vocabulary

Who It's Designed For.

The course qualifies for eight hours of professional development credit.

Teachers

What To Expect.

MindPlay Teacher Companion provides practice and authentic examples of effective reading instruction. The course ensures content mastery through pre- and post-testing. Teachers receive pretest and posttest reports, including module completion and gains.