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So-called "genius" has a recipe...
A recipe you can also share with your students.
Here’s a problem that teachers have to deal with all too often: Kids come to class not having read the assigned text, or chapter, or article. What to do to move forward?
The solution for some has been to do an end run around such assignments by having the students read the piece in class instead. That takes a lot of instructional time an...See MoreHere’s a problem that teachers have to deal with all too often: Kids come to class not having read the assigned text, or chapter, or article. What to do to move forward?
The solution for some has been to do an end run around such assignments by having the students read the piece in class instead. That takes a lot of instructional time and leads to strategies like Round Robin Reading (RRR)—also called Popcorn Reading or Combat Reading.
RRR is not really a comprehension strategy; it’s a management tool. Kids keep quiet and listen because they might be called on next. Worrying that they might get called on next means they’re not paying attention to what is currently being read. If the teacher is obvious about who’ll read next, the students know when their turns are coming and are rehearsing while someone else is laboring away at her chunk of the text.
RRR is not a valid fluency strategy, either: With no chance to rehearse what they’re reading, poor oral readers won’t do well—and on top of that, they’re modeling poor reading for others. And, there’s the embarrassment factor. I can remember from my own schools days that some kids hated reading aloud because they anticipated stumbling, and the good readers hated it when the poor ones read for just that reason.
But after all these years, teachers still use RRR. Why? Because the kids are quiet, occupied, and the assignment gets read. In other words, it’s all about management. So okay. Round Robin Reading doesn’t promote fluency or comprehension, but you still have to lick the didn’t-read-the-assignment-before-class problem. (Click below to read about an alternative practice you can try.)
If you want students to think at higher levels, then provide opportunities for them to write across all the areas of the curriculum. here are three ways to use writing in your classroom...
by Margot Finke
Mar 5, 2016
Today, children are often sidetracked away from reading for pleasure, by what they must read for class or the lure of fun computer games. Creating a 'reading habit" must begin early, with parents reading daily to their child. As a child matures introduce them to books that are fun, educational, and appeal to their blossoming interests.
...See MoreToday, children are often sidetracked away from reading for pleasure, by what they must read for class or the lure of fun computer games. Creating a 'reading habit" must begin early, with parents reading daily to their child. As a child matures introduce them to books that are fun, educational, and appeal to their blossoming interests.
Teachers can also encourage "pleasure reading" by encouraging discussion times set around chat about favorite books, favorite plots, and special characters. Get classes talking about WHY they are drawn to the books they love.
As an author and retired Teacher's Aide, I am happy to offer FREE Skype Author Visits to classrooms anywhere there is a Skype connection. I love to HOOK kids on reading, and I also encourage them to write. For me, reading is a Magic Carpet Ride to fun and adventure. A wonderful book is always an awesome companion.
The effects of sleep on learning and memory are surprising and impressive! (Click below to read the article.)
Elementary school teachers teach me a great deal. Some of my normal classroom routines come directly from [elementary level teachers]; they all have their roots in elementary school classrooms.
Teaching kids that there’s value in not giving up...
Children’s identity and self-respect are related to how others treat them, and ultimately to their future success...
How can administrators and staff help children value diversity? [Click below to access the article.]
When teachers employ technology in education, like using device-based timers in their classroom, something amazing happens. (Click below to access the brief article.)
In his short article on motivating students, Dr. Marv Marshall writes:
A very important difference between the two types of motivation concerns building characteristics and values such as integrity, kindness, generosity, caring, perseverance, and responsibility.
Click below to read the brief, but important, article.
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