I really enjoyed the read on word recognition and the strategies used for it. I was happy to see some familiar strategies that I learned and used from previous observations and practicums. What I used the most was sounding out words and picture clues. Having to do a one week practicum for one of my Early Childhood courses, it really helped understand and memorize these strategies.
I also enjoyed the discussion on the Common Core standards. In other classes, we do talk about and utilized these standards, but I do not recall expressing our views on it and what we think it would do for our island. It was really refreshing to read everyone's perspective, also comforting to see a few of us share the same thoughts and concerns.
Hi Kelsey! I enjoyed reading the article on word recognition as well. It gave me an idea of how to teach different words with the same letter but different sounds. Teaching word recognition should be fun!
ReplyDeleteThese ideas are just great. Some we are familiar with others new and fresh. But what ever the case maybe I know that we are being prepared for it. Just like the use of the Common Core in the schools. We are slowly getting use to the content and what it will provide for our students and what we need to do as teachers.
ReplyDeleteYou're right Kelsey. This is the first class that we actually discussed how we feel about the common core. It's a relief to know some people feel the same way I do.
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