This week's articles were based on word recognition and the common core standards. I learned that word recognition is the process of recognizing words. Word recognizing or decoding is important, because it helps students become strong readers. I also learned from the article that if students are having difficulties in reading words, there are several strategies that readers can use to help them read unfamiliar words. Examples of word recognition strategies include picture clues, recognize syllable patterns, look for word chunks, etc. By implementing these strategies, students will be able to read unfamiliar words.
The common core standards is a very popular topic in the spectrum of education, because it will be implemented in the schools soon. Hearing about the common core standards frightened me a bit, because I was getting the hang of the GDOE Standards. But luckily, I am very fortunate that I have professors that are preparing me for the new change. Learning and understanding about the common core standards has given me an insight of what to expect when I start teaching.
It is nice to read all these great ways to help our students learn and get the hang of reading. I know it is a difficult task in itself but we can make it fun. The Common Core is really new but you are RIGHT thank you for teachers who want us prepared. I know that we will all be just fine when it is our turn.
ReplyDeleteI too am a bit intimidated by the new set of standards. When I start student teaching next semester, I hope that I will learn more about the common core first hand. That way, I won't feel so unprepared after graduation. The strategies we are learning are no doubt at least equipping us with the knowledge needed to plan instruction that will align with the common core standards.
ReplyDeleteHey Angela, I agree that the strategies in the article are very helpful and it will definitely make it easier for students to understand. It just takes time and hopefully we will be exposed to a number of different and effective strategies in the future that will help us in the classroom.
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