Facilitator’s Guide for Teaching Reading with Decodable Readers

The guide outlines a four-day workshop schedule, which includes sessions on literacy development, phonemic awareness and phonics lessons, teaching using decodable readers, resource management, and classroom management. The workshop begins with a welcome and introduction session, where participants are introduced to the facilitators and the workshop objectives. The objectives include reviewing literacy development and the five components of reading, learning and practicing decodable reader lessons, and learning and practicing phonemic awareness and phonics lessons. The guide also includes a detailed schedule for each day of the workshop, with specific objectives, materials, and preparation requirements for each session. The sessions cover a range of topics, including the Communities of Learning model, literacy development, phonemic awareness and phonics lessons, teaching using decodable readers, resource management, and classroom management. The facilitator's guide also includes a section on the module binder, which is a comprehensive resource that includes foundational modules, modalities, and modules for school-based Community of Learning sessions. The guide explains the contents of the binder and how to use it during the training. The guide also outlines the roles and responsibilities of teachers, head teachers, and WECs in implementing the Communities of Learning model. It provides guidance on conducting Community of Learning meetings, reflective practice, and classroom observations. The facilitator's guide is a valuable resource for training teachers in reading instruction and provides a comprehensive framework for implementing the Communities of Learning model in schools. The workshop schedule includes sessions on teaching phonemic awareness and phonics lessons, teaching using decodable readers, resource management, and classroom management. The sessions are designed to provide teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to implement the Communities of Learning model in their schools. The facilitator's guide also includes a section on classroom management and culture, which provides guidance on creating a positive and supportive learning environment. It includes tips on how to manage classroom behavior, promote a growth mindset, and create a culture of respect and inclusivity. Overall, the facilitator's guide is a comprehensive resource that provides a framework for training teachers in reading instruction and implementing the Communities of Learning model in schools. It includes a detailed schedule, objectives, materials, and preparation requirements for each session, as well as guidance on the roles and responsibilities of teachers, head teachers, and WECs.