Core5 is a research-proven reading program for Pre-K-5 students. Approximately 60% of fourth-grade students aren't reaching reading proficiency. Program helps students transition from learning to reading to learning
Scaffolding is a teaching process where teachers gradually reduce support as students progress. Term coined by Wood, Ross, and Bruner in 1976. Vygotsky identified two aspects: child's development level and potential development
Scaffolding aligns with Vygotsky's zone of proximal development concept. Term first used by Jerome Bruner in 1960s. Originally applied to construction for temporary support structures
Scaffolding moves students towards greater understanding through instructional techniques. It supports students who need resources and skills for independent learning. Children depend on adults' thinking to acquire new knowledge
Differentiated instruction provides diverse learning opportunities for all students. Teachers adapt content, process, product, and learning environment based on individual needs. Carol Ann Tomlinson defines it as matching learning to student readiness and interests
Active learning involves students actively participating in the learning process. It requires more than passive listening and is learner-centered. Students must engage in higher-order thinking tasks like analysis and synthesis