Teaching for Understanding
Literacy Framework
The Literacy Framework for Hamilton County Schools is research-based and the product of a collaboration of stakeholders including teachers, administrators, researchers, and professional development providers.
The Literacy Framework was developed to:
¨ Support teachers and administrators in improving student learning
¨ Provide a common language and structures for literacy K—12
¨ Clearly define the characteristics of an effective literacy classroom
¨ Provide a cohesive approach to professional learning as well as instructional and curricular decisions
The Literacy Framework was developed to:
¨ Support teachers and administrators in improving student learning
¨ Provide a common language and structures for literacy K—12
¨ Clearly define the characteristics of an effective literacy classroom
¨ Provide a cohesive approach to professional learning as well as instructional and curricular decisions
Framework Structure
STUDENT LEARNING
At the center of the Framework is the focus of all our work, Student Learning. This Framework is built upon the belief that all students can and must become proficient readers and writers.
CLASSROOM CULTURE
In order to maximize Student Learning, every classroom must promote best practices for reading and writing.
COMPONENTS
The components of an effective classroom are grouped into four domains: Culture, Content Knowledge, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.
CORE IDEAS
The Core Ideas are statements that clearly define each of the domains.
The support document that accompanies the visual is designed to clearly define CHARACTERISTICS of an effective literacy classroom. The document also includes planning and instructional tools that Hamilton County is defining as common best practices for K-12 literacy instruction.
STUDENT LEARNING
At the center of the Framework is the focus of all our work, Student Learning. This Framework is built upon the belief that all students can and must become proficient readers and writers.
CLASSROOM CULTURE
In order to maximize Student Learning, every classroom must promote best practices for reading and writing.
COMPONENTS
The components of an effective classroom are grouped into four domains: Culture, Content Knowledge, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.
CORE IDEAS
The Core Ideas are statements that clearly define each of the domains.
The support document that accompanies the visual is designed to clearly define CHARACTERISTICS of an effective literacy classroom. The document also includes planning and instructional tools that Hamilton County is defining as common best practices for K-12 literacy instruction.