G.L.E.A.M.: Empowering Diverse ELA Learners
A Student-Centered Approach to ELA Instruction Tina Payne - 8th Grade ELA Instructional Leadership Team Presentation
What is G.L.E.A.M.?
G - Guided Learning with Purpose L - Learning Through Multiple Modalities E - Empowering Student Voice and Choice A - Authentic Assessment and Feedback M - Meaningful Connections to Real World
Why G.L.E.A.M. Matters in ELA
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Supporting Diverse Learners
ADHD/ADD: Movement breaks and kinesthetic activities Multilingual Learners: Visual supports and peer collaboration 504 Students: Flexible pacing and multiple assessment options Honors Students: Extended thinking and leadership opportunities All Students: Choice in topics, formats, and demonstration of learning
Student-Centered Problem Solving in Action
Scenario: Students struggle with essay organization Traditional Approach: Teacher provides outline template G.L.E.A.M. Approach: • Students identify their own organizational challenges • Collaborate to create multiple organizational strategies • Choose and test different approaches • Reflect on effectiveness and adjust
Daily G.L.E.A.M. Activities
IB MYP Alignment
Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills development Global contexts integration in all units Inquiry-based learning through essential questions Criterion-based assessment with clear rubrics Reflection and metacognition emphasized International-mindedness through diverse texts
Capturing Kids Hearts Integration
"When students feel valued and connected, they are more willing to take academic risks and engage deeply in learning." - Capturing Kids Hearts Philosophy
Reflection Questions for Leadership
DOK 2: How might G.L.E.A.M. strategies be adapted for other subject areas in our school? DOK 3: What evidence would demonstrate that G.L.E.A.M. is effectively meeting the needs of our diverse learner population? Consider: What support systems could we implement school-wide to enhance student-centered learning?
Next Steps and Implementation
Professional development opportunities for staff Pilot programs in other departments Student and parent feedback collection Data tracking for academic growth Continued refinement based on evidence Sharing success stories across the school community