Post: Fountas & Pinnell
Posted by beverly on 3/08/09
I think that teachers have to get away from "my way is the
right way" idea and at least be open to learning new
teaching techniques. I do not believe whole class
instruction and worksheets promote learning. Worksheets,
especially in mathematics, only tells the teacher whether
the child can computate or memorize math facts. I have
learned that math is building on concepts and not just
regurgitating a process. You have to be able to THINK and
do especially with problem solving skills. As far as
Fountas & Pinnell goes...I totally support its use.
Having advanced children or children who are below grade
level sit and listen to a whole group reading lesson is a
waste of time. Advanced children already get the grade
level material and the below grade level kids must have
the gaps filled in for them. You cannot do that with
worksheets. I agree with the person that mentioned the
modeling. It takes a good 4-6 weeks to get it down for
the kids especially if they have never been in classroom
where literacy centers have taken place. The teacher has
to MODEL, MODEL, and MODEL some more. In my opinion,
learning isn't taking place for those above or below grade
level during whole group teaching either. They are tuning
the teacher out and no one progresses.
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- Fountas & Pinnell, 3/08/09, by beverly .
