IRA Standards 2010 for Reading Professionals.
Standard I
Standard I
- The major reading theories and empirical research that describe the cognitive, linguistic, motivational, and sociocultural foundations of reading and writing
- Historical changes over time
- Ways to ensure that all students’ literacy skills are improving
- Methods to create a balanced curriculum
- Use of varied instructional strategies
- Use of a wide variety of texts, including traditional and digital
- Different types of informal and formal assessments, including technology-based assessment and interest surveys
- Ways to use assessments to inform instruction
- Ways to communicate with other teachers and caregivers
- Understanding and valuing all forms of diversity
- Use of literacy materials and strategies that will encourage students to embrace all aspects of diversity
- Use of strategies that encourage equity
- A risk-free environment in which students are scaffolded as they develop literacy skills
- Use of classroom routines that encourage discussion and peer feedback
- Use of a wide range of grouping to differentiate instruction
- Understanding the importance of professional development and school culture
- Having positive dispositions toward literacy learning; modeling the love of reading and writing