Effective Readers in the Classroom
To become a teacher with effective readers in the classroom, one needs to remember the six T's of daily elementary literary instruction. These include:
- Time (having students read and write 50% of the school day)
- Texts (having a rich supply of books for all levels of readers)
- Teaching (selecting appropriate books and involving these in active instruction such as decoding, composing, and self-regulation)
- Talk (fostering student talks between peers and the teacher and posing conversational open ended questions)
- Tasks (small groups working on reading and writing in all content areas, as well as providing student choice)
- Testing (grading based on effort and improvement)
Creating an Effective Learning Environment
- Emphasize High-Order Meaning Construction
- Maximize Opportunities to Read
- Use Reading and Writing in ALL Subjects
- Discuss Readings
- Scaffold and Coach Students
- Emphasize Self-Monitoring and Self-Regulation
- Set High Expectations for Students
- Read Aloud to Students of ALL Ages
- Create Caring, Positive Learning Environment
- Communicate with Parents
- Independent Reading with Documentation
Discussion Questions
- Do you feel that the more you read, the better you read?
- Does active instruction benefit students when it comes to learning reading strategies?
From my personal experiences, I do believe that the more you read, the better you read. I think that reading is just like any other skill, you need practice in order to become proficient at it.
ReplyDeleteI also think that active instruction definitely benefits students when it comes to learning in general. It helps them stay engaged in the subjects that they are learning about. When students enjoy working with their teachers and classmates it fosters a great attitude towards school and education that will stay with them throughout the years.
I also agree that the more you read, the better you read. It is important to practice, practice, practice, because you will get better and better. Also, the more you read, the more vocabulary you are introduced to and you will gain knowledge!
ReplyDeleteI do agree with the statement that the more you read or are read to the more reading skills you will develop. However, I think it is important to get the overall effect of good reading skills by allowing the child to find a genre that they enjoy. This way they will not only become better readers by reading more, but they will also learn to love reading. I think that active instruction does help the student develop good reading skills. If a teacher and/or parent models good reading behaviors and shows the child how to make sense of the overall themes of whatever they are reading, that they will in turn become better readers.
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