**ECP Credit Available**
https://www.mtecpregistry.mtecp.org/register.aspx?evid=525310Session DescriptionIn this session, we will dispel the common misconception that young children must be fluent readers and writers to fully participate in Project Based Learning. We will broaden our definition of literacy, to include meaning making and inquiry alongside reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language development. As a community of learners, we will identify purposeful literacy structures that are crucial for emergent and early literacy instruction as we build a holistic view of literacy that can be developed through Project Based Learning. We will use collaboration and critical thinking to identify opportunities for utilizing purposeful literacy structures, stand alone lessons, and skill development activities in early childhood project plans.
Session OutcomesWorkshop Outcomes/Attend this workshop to:
- Embrace a more holistic definition of literacy, integrating meaning-making with reading, writing, speaking, listening, inquiry, and language development in the context of PBL.
- Collaboratively identify purposeful literacy structures crucial for emergent and early literacy.
- Learn how to intentionally plan meaningful, comprehensive literacy-rich learning experiences within a PBL unit.
- Engage with fellow educators to share best practices for early childhood PBL.
