Back to the Kids…
This blog is discussing the merits of reading comprehension in the secondary English classroom…so what the heck is a video of little kids reading doing here? Well, there are two answers to that question:
1. Reading comprehension is a lifelong learning process. Children begin it at a young elementary school age but this is continued on for the rest of their lives. Some of the practices used with smaller children work well with older learners as well.
2. The methods presented in the video are sound. Although the methods are being applied to a children’s book, they can be used with older learners as well. Pay particular attention to the way the teacher makes her questions student centered, and praises them for their answers. Also, the teacher lets the students know what types of assignments they are going to be asked to complete at the end of their reading. This strategy aids reading comprehension in that when students focus their attention to produce material after reading, they will be more focused as a whole during that reading. Take notes!
michelewithonel said,
December 13, 2007 at 10:43 pm
this is good because i think sometimes secondary level teachers forget the basics