1. Date and Reflection

July 18th and 19th 2017 were the dates of my training in the Vocabulary LINCING Routine.  I am excited to use this in the classroom as it is important that students learn important math vocabulary.

I learned LINCS table, LINCS steps, and The Cue-Do-Review Sequence.  We also created many sample LINC tables with feedback and discussion.

The LINCS routine piggy-backs the LINCS strategy I learned in 2003.  While I understand the limits of the routine, I love the picture clues and believe it helps students with disabilities with retrieval and comprehension.  The routine's script will take some getting used to, but I feel like it paves the way for successful implementation.  

Using LINCing for vocabulary in AFDA to help students remember important vocabulary words.

Professional Development received at July 2015 Summer institute and again Sept 18, 2017 with Judith Fontana.

During my training I learned various ways to do LINCing in my classroom.  Many of the ideas and techniques introduced were valuable information that can be used with every day instruction.  

During the Vocabulary LINCing Routine training I learned a variety of content essentials I can utilize with my lessons in the classroom. It is paramount that a child has twelve encounters with a word to improve their reading comprehension. There is a six step process to follow. This particular content enhancement involves systematic instruction. As a math teacher I think it would be beneficial for me to utilize this when providing new math vocabulary for my students. It not only provides a definition of the word, but also a visual for them to make of their own or with you as a group, a story to describe the picture and a reminding word. It is a great way to reinforce the same word more than once to implant it in their memory bank. I enjoyed the professional development of this credential and plan to implement it many times in my lessons.

Working at a SIM/CLC demonstration site offer me the opportunity to have professional development in a number of routines.  I have used the Lincing Routine on numerous occasions in all subjects.  I have found it to be a useful tool especially in science and social studies.  

I participated in the Vocabulary Lincing Routine professional development during the VDOE Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative Academy on July 19, 2017.  The Vocabulary Lincing Routine is an auditory and visual memory enhancement tool that builds students content vocabulary.  I plan to implement these routines across the curriculum in my 2nd grade co-teaching classroom this school year.  I feel it will positively impact the diverse learners in my classroom.  

I plan to implement the Vocabulary LINCing routine during an 'extended learning' block in middle school that I support as a T/TAC Project Specialist.