Introduction

Through the graduate courses at Iowa State University, I have strengthened my understanding of literate environments that foster reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments. Attached is a PowerPoint presentation and it illustrates a literate environment and the importance of creating an environment that fosters reading and writing.

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Analyzing My Learning About Literate Environments

My graduate coursework at Iowa State has prepared me for creating a literate environment. As a literacy coach it is important to know the importance of creating a literate environment as well as be best practices for fostering reading and writing in a classroom. Additionally, my new understanding of literate environments has allowed for ensuring that literacy integrates foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments. …show more content…
Therefore teachers must consciously plan and create areas that foster literacy. This could be changing the physical arrangements of a classroom or simply encouraging speaking, reading, and writing in the classroom. Effective teachers will strategically arrange desks, bookshelves, and materials so they are easily accessible. Teachers will create a reading area that is comfortable and inviting for students to engage in literacy activities. This might look like comfortable seating, pillows, rugs, variance in lighting, or engaging visuals and posters. Furthermore, the learning space is purposeful. It is purposeful because the teacher uses all surfaces, walls, and bulletins to present anchor charts, student work, and examples of