The Directional Compass

Wondering

I give direction to early literacy by defining its purpose. In doing so, I utilize Stripling’s generic model of internal monologue. This diagram serves as an illustration of thinking processes and coexists alongside formal research models (Curriculum Connections, p.143-144). Stripling identifies the informational problem by justifying the need. This is done by determining if the need for a solution offsets effort, importance, and affect. What is the problem that I need to solve? I want to know research-based methods of teaching early literacy that can be implemented in classrooms.