After watching the videos on Language and Reading, how does this information impact you as a teacher?
In general, the information on getting students to learn reading and language at the correct moments so they do not fall behind is important. If parents understood the long term negative impact of not using peer reviewed techniques on children, they would probably take early childhood development of the brain a bit more serious. As I see it, students are only getting teachers to help with developing reading and language techniques and considering some seem to be 1-to-1, like listening to them directly and responding, they may become at-risk students if parents do not participate. As a high school teacher I see the aftermath of that already because many of the students that struggle with basic reading and language skills will start manifesting their frustration in the classroom.
Hi David,
ReplyDeleteYou are right, you do see the aftermath of students that do not have the reading background that they should.
Working with older children, you might have some books that are at a lower reading level, but still the right age level information that a student could check out from you. Or have some that the school librarian would keep for use when needed.
Teachers can share information and names of books with parents at meetings, newsletters or websites too!
Thanks!