In today's moodle session we read about the five essential components of effective reading instruction and how they play a major role in today's classroom. The article discussed the importance of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. While I was reading I noticed how the concepts blended together so that the teacher must use more than one concept in order to have an effective lesson. My four year old son is an emergent reader, and I imagined myself using these concepts to help him learn to read. I know it will be a long process, however the article made it sound simple and easy! I have set a personal goal and that is, to teach my son to read using the five components of reading, by the time he enters kindergarten!
We also read about Differentiated Instruction and Response to Intervention (RTI) Review. This is the second time reading up on RTI, how it is implemented and the benefits that come along with it. The response to intervention is necessary in today's schools because of the number of children who do not know how to read nor show interest in reading With programs such as RTI, specialists are able differentiate between learning disability and a reader who is just struggling.
I admire the determination and goal you are setting to have your son read by the time he gets to Kindergarten! I too would like to use these strategies to help my baby brother begin to read (when the time comes!).
ReplyDeleteHello Jen! I commend your efforts in teaching your son how to read. It is difficult for me to get my son to do anything, let alone something that requires him to sit down and pay attention. I am thinking to set up my home as a print rich environment, just so that my son can begin to connect words with everyday items. I am worried though that after a while, I will be picking up labels off the floor!
ReplyDeleteHey Jen, thats good that you plan on applying these strategies with your own son and it also gives you an idea of what to expect before you have a class of your own. It will definitely be beneficial for both of you!
ReplyDeleteJen i'm glad you're applying your education concepts on you're son. I feel like your college education is benefiting you both. Good luck with your goal, I hope you keep us all posted with your son's progress.
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