Todays session was base around Reading is Core.
There was lots of sharing and reflecting on what a good reader looks like which lead nicely into the 5 pillars of reading and how this can support us as teachers to create an effective reading programme. It was re-affirming actually that many of the things I use to do at this Year 4-8 level are still the basis for effective reading programmes and ways to effectively accelerate literacy learning in our tamariki.
One of the interesting points that was brought up was that reading itself leads not only to better educational and job opportunities for our tamariki, but it also supports their mental and physical well bring and that the effects of being a reader (regardless of reading ability) is likely to have many other knock on effects to an individuals development.
For me it was about seeing the links between what I had already put into practice this year as well as seeing the relevance of what I had implemented in previous classrooms to still support the structured literacy drive with the new phases 2 curriculum.
I will be interested to see the results of the students reading survey as it links well to a tracking sheet I have already started, related to individuals use of the library use at our school, but also support the discussion on why this as a resource is so important. WE LOVE OUR LIBRARY AND OUR LIBRARIAN! It is such a great space to be.
I also have been trying to get my head around the new structure of our reading program (which has a large whole class focus) which for me hasn't sat well and I have been working out ways to tweek this to reflect the 30-31 amazing learners and their specific needs. I also like the idea of the 'taskboards' (AKA - Presentations) which are similar to junior versions I have used previously.
Kia ora Kariene,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Reading Practice Intensive and thank you for your reflection on Day 1. It's great to read that along with finding the content interesting, that it was affirming in many ways, reinforcing the great practice you have utilised in different levels of the curriculum. As you've identified, continual changes have us looking for many ways to meet all the needs of our different learners. What lucky students to have a practitioner with such careful attention to them all.
Are you a reader yourself? I really enjoyed actually getting copies of some of the RPI recommended reads (more on this in later sessions) as I enjoyed having some contemporary suggestions for the kids I was working with, outside of Diary of a Wimpy Kid which seemed to be a solid favourite with learners and not one of mine! Lopeti the Legend is a firm favourite now, with a cool focus on the idea of 'failure' that really resonated with me even as an adult reader.
I'm excited to hear more about how the Reader Interest survey goes with your learners... they certainly look like an enthusiastic bunch in this photo! I bet you'll learn lots about their preferences and habits which will be great data for you to explore with them!
Enjoy the homework! I look forward to hearing more.
Thanks for a great start with us with the Reading Practice Intensive. It's great to have you join us!
Ngā mihi nui,
Amie Williams
Reading Practice Intensive Coach
Manaiakalani Network
Kia ora Kariene
ReplyDeleteI look forward to supporting you through this learning journey.
Sounds like you will have lots of knowledge that you will be able to share with our staff in the coming weeks to help improve everyone's practice.
Michelle