Teaching Remedial Reading
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Matthew Said:
Can anyone recommend a book for teaching remedial KS3 pupil English?We Answered:
If you mean kindergarden through third grade (ie early childhood) there is a plethora of good children's early readers. Read them all.If a child does not like to read, he should have his vision tested. Most children like to read--just like most toddlers like to stand upright and walk. If he dislikes reading, it might be because something about it stresses him too much. Vision is the first thing to rule out. Reading that wall chart with the school nurse is NOT a complete vision exam. Take him to an optometrist. I don't know if some specialize in kids. The one's I've talked to know more about children and education than you would think.
As he can spell, but does not like to read, consult with some (educated) Montessori teachers about the Montessori method of learning to read. It begins with writing. Montessori kids learn to write before they learn to read. It gives them hands on experience with the coding of written language which is far more motivating to them in the beginning stages.
Joy Said:
What's been your greatest accomplishment in teaching?We Answered:
i am working as 10 th and 12th grade maths teacher.this year is my 5th year as a teacher.iam working at a developing school.here our students most of them are average and below average.last year ,when i was teaching 10th std,some 12 students were very poor.so i took that students home and i trained them from basic for 2 months. really i was surprised by changes fom them within 1 month.when the results were declared i came to know 7 students scored in70's and 5 students scored in 60's.the students who got marks in single digits were totally changed.i really feel proud.IF A TEACHER DECIDES SHE/HE CAN CHANGE THE LIFE OF ANY STUDENT
Calvin Said:
teachers... when did you know it was over???We Answered:
You've been pushing and pushing. It's not worked. You need a total, complete change of tactics. It's time to start pulling.First, you need to do some background research. Are you aware that "remedial" programs are proven to have a negative impact on the academic achievement of learners enrolled in those programs? See the article I've referenced below. Terwel writes, "low-achieving students suffer from being in the lower track as compared to experiencing a common curriculum for all." There are two main reasons for this: social stigmas (and consequent self-fulfilling prophecies) implying that students in remedial programs are not capable of doing high-level work, and the fact that students in these programs typically arrive with fewer personal resources (study skills, interpersonal skills, relevant experience, etc.).
I suggest totally rehauling your curriculum, pulling the material and knowledge you're looking for directly from the students. Come into class next Monday and say, "How many of you think this is your favourite class?" Nobody is going to raise their hand. Divide the class into groups and have them brainstorm ideas about what could be done to make this class their favourite. Give them big pieces of paper to make charts- one chart for fantastical ideas, the other for realistic ones. Post the charts on the wall and have groups explain their suggestions. From there, you can ask what you need to do to implement those ideas, as well as what the students need to do. Create a Class Charter outlining communal expectations of the students and yourself.
I'm thinking that some of the following ideas might come up (or you could feed them in):
- more freedom in text selection
- different ways to express their responses to what they've read (art, writing, music, photography, debate, etc.) / this ties into the idea of recognition of multiple intelligences
- ability to work independently or as a group
- freedom to use time as they see fit (so long as it's constructive)
- opportunities to share their work / knowledge with the community or other classes (could they tutor first- or second-graders?)
- recognition of personal achievements like moving from a young adult novel to an adult novel, or reading an entire book in one week
What you're doing isn't working. There's no point in continuing. However, this class can be saved. Discipline isn't the answer - a dynamic, student-centered curriculum is.
Deborah Said:
Community College and Learning disabilities.?We Answered:
Since the adoption of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) a college or university must allow you to have the same modifications and accommodations that were allowed on your IEP, no matter how long ago it was.Things have changed since 1979 and hopefully we are a lot more enlightened now. IDEA was passed in 1975 but Iam sure that colleges and universities were the last ones to implement it. Now every community college and university must have an office that assists students with learning disabilities.
My suggestion is to take any paperwork that you still have and go to a community college for advisement. You cannot be denied entrance to a community college and you may actually be able to get some assistance from their special needs office. I don't know what that is called at your CC, that is why I suggest you go for advisement.
You write well and that shows that you can learn to read well given some strategies to use. No, it is not your fault that you have LD.
There are many high paying jobs that do not require perfect reading. Since most repair and technical jobs are paying more money than some jobs that require a college degree, you might want to check out what is available at your school district's tech schools. My plumber makes $120.00 per hour which is a heck of a lot more than I make!
Angela Said:
Teacher to Corporate?We Answered:
I know the feeling; I got out while I could. I know many burned out teachers who are stuck where they are because of how much money they're making, how many years they've put in, their Master's degrees, etc.I'm now an office manager (I don't know what you're going after in Corporate America) - worked my way up. I had to reword my resume to reflect the change of vocation - focus more on "business terms" ('team player', 'organization', 'leadership'). After that, get your name out there. Take a few night classes if you feel they're needed for whatever you're after.
I don't regret my years of teaching/daycare, and I REALLY don't regret leaving it. It was a life-altering decision, but worth it in the long run. And, I still deal with 3rd graders - they're just taller and make more money!
Randall Said:
Do electives teachers teach remedial math or reading classes at your school?We Answered:
I am a math teacher. In my school only a math teacher would teach remedial math, or only an English teacher would teach a remedial English class. In Texas the standards are extremely high to be a teacher. If a teacher is not "highly qualified" they are not allowed to teach any core subject.