I think its funny how some of the complaints are about how we as teachers
feel about the program (like we're supposed to be entertained by it!)
What I want to know is, does it teach children to read? We're using Read
Well for the 2nd year and I have learned a lot more about it this year. I
find that it does have remediation built in, we need to be watching
student progress and implementing appropriate strategies--these strategies
are laid out in the program. Some of these include a "jell- well" review,
or repeating units, re-grouping, changing the pacing of instruction, or
simple correction. I'm finding that if we as teachers, implement the
program wholly, it will be wholly effective. Yes, we need to present the
instruction in a motivating, fun way. It is repetitive--this is good
thing. Some students need to see a word 20 or more times before they are
able to automatically read it. This program does not leave learning to
read up to chance and to the whims of teachers who may get bored and spend
their time coming up with "funner" activities that may or may not meet the
individual needs of all students.
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