Looking over your notes, readings, the blogs, and your classroom experiences, what questions remain for you about teaching reading and writing to children with disabilities? Please post by April 18, so that there is time to assist.
When it come to Literacy, in your opinion,is it realistic to believe that every child can progress regardless of their disability. How do you know when that child has progressed to the point of more freedom in what they are to read.
In general, do most students write or read first? When you read with a student, is it good to keep a chart of their (daily) reading on display in the classroom, or should it be used more as an assessment tool kept on file for the teacher?
With teaching in general, I just would like to know how to motivate my kids to read and write most effectively. I think it's hard to really understand how much work to give a student. It is a fine line between pushing them hard and getting the most out of them, and pushing them hard to where they just give up???
I feel that I have been taught several excellent strategies for teaching students with disabilities how to read and write so my questions are limited. One question, although very general, that I have is what should I do with a student when all else has failed? If I've tried everything to get my student to progress and he or she isn't progressing what should I do?
A list of places that will help provide me with resources, like alternate pencils, to help kids learn to read and write would be a very helpful tool when I start teaching.
I would like to know how to handle learning disabilities better. Such as what do you do with a child who is dyslexic or one who has comprehension problems?
What are some methods or programs to first introduce and teach reading and writing to beggining readers with disabilities. Are there any specific techniques or strategies that work specifically for certain disabilities? Is it really realistic to say that everyone can read and write...for how long do you continue to teach and teach and teach to someone who never grasps it? How can you help kids conquer the fear of "the test" and avoid teaching to it.
I'm really happy with everything I have learned in this class. It has exceeded my expectations. I can't think of any questions right now. What would be the best way to contact you in the future when I am teaching and I have situations where I would like to ask you questions? Also, the idea of having a list of resources available for us to use and how to access them would be awesome.
Since I am wanting to be in a High school setting and I get a student that has just been passed along and still cannot read, do I work with them and make a primary goal reading? Since all of the work done on this will need maitence where can I find resources to suggest to the student and family to help ensure success?
When it comes to teaching students who have every capability in the world to read and write and just choose not to do it, How do you encourage and help this child understand the importance of reading and writing?
I'd like to know more ways to teach kids with severe disabilities to read and write even though I more than likely not going to work with this population of students I feel these stratigies and tactics would still be helpful to know. I have problems thinking of these myself and want more examples. It is important to know these strategies so that kids can prove they know the imformation in order for me to know when students are able to advance to the next level.
I think for the most part I just feel overwhelmed with certain tasks I know I will have to do. I know I am going to love teaching my students to read and I think it is the best feeling in the world to help others, but how do you not feel disappointed in yourself when the day comes that you try everything, and a child still isn't able to read to the best of their ability. Will it always be my fault?
I have so many different views on things from each professor's different opinion so it is difficult to even ask any questions yet. I feel like I need to get started and see where I need advice and what I will do to form my own ideas and ways of teaching before I can truly ask any questions. However, I'm sure you will have plenty from me once I get started!
Co-founder and former director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Currently professor in Language, Reading, and Exceptionalities Dept. at Appalachian State University.
Will I be able to come back and ask you questions during my first year of teaching when all this stuff is suddenly going to matter?
ReplyDeleteWhen it come to Literacy, in your opinion,is it realistic to believe that every child can progress regardless of their disability. How do you know when that child has progressed to the point of more freedom in what they are to read.
ReplyDeleteIn general, do most students write or read first? When you read with a student, is it good to keep a chart of their (daily) reading on display in the classroom, or should it be used more as an assessment tool kept on file for the teacher?
ReplyDeleteWith teaching in general, I just would like to know how to motivate my kids to read and write most effectively. I think it's hard to really understand how much work to give a student. It is a fine line between pushing them hard and getting the most out of them, and pushing them hard to where they just give up???
ReplyDeleteI feel that I have been taught several excellent strategies for teaching students with disabilities how to read and write so my questions are limited. One question, although very general, that I have is what should I do with a student when all else has failed? If I've tried everything to get my student to progress and he or she isn't progressing what should I do?
ReplyDeleteA list of places that will help provide me with resources, like alternate pencils, to help kids learn to read and write would be a very helpful tool when I start teaching.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know how to handle learning disabilities better. Such as what do you do with a child who is dyslexic or one who has comprehension problems?
ReplyDeleteWhat are some methods or programs to first introduce and teach reading and writing to beggining readers with disabilities. Are there any specific techniques or strategies that work specifically for certain disabilities? Is it really realistic to say that everyone can read and write...for how long do you continue to teach and teach and teach to someone who never grasps it?
ReplyDeleteHow can you help kids conquer the fear of "the test" and avoid teaching to it.
I'm really happy with everything I have learned in this class. It has exceeded my expectations. I can't think of any questions right now. What would be the best way to contact you in the future when I am teaching and I have situations where I would like to ask you questions? Also, the idea of having a list of resources available for us to use and how to access them would be awesome.
ReplyDeleteSince I am wanting to be in a High school setting and I get a student that has just been passed along and still cannot read, do I work with them and make a primary goal reading? Since all of the work done on this will need maitence where can I find resources to suggest to the student and family to help ensure success?
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to teaching students who have every capability in the world to read and write and just choose not to do it, How do you encourage and help this child understand the importance of reading and writing?
ReplyDeleteWhat are the best programs out there to assist our students with reading and writing?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to know more ways to teach kids with severe disabilities to read and write even though I more than likely not going to work with this population of students I feel these stratigies and tactics would still be helpful to know. I have problems thinking of these myself and want more examples. It is important to know these strategies so that kids can prove they know the imformation in order for me to know when students are able to advance to the next level.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Stephens
What are the best programs and ways to teach our students how to read and write?
ReplyDelete-Lisa Graupner
I think for the most part I just feel overwhelmed with certain tasks I know I will have to do. I know I am going to love teaching my students to read and I think it is the best feeling in the world to help others, but how do you not feel disappointed in yourself when the day comes that you try everything, and a child still isn't able to read to the best of their ability. Will it always be my fault?
ReplyDelete- Holly Webb
it is hard to know what questions i will have when i finally hace a classroom! I'm with daniella, can we ask you when we are teachers?
ReplyDeleteI have so many different views on things from each professor's different opinion so it is difficult to even ask any questions yet. I feel like I need to get started and see where I need advice and what I will do to form my own ideas and ways of teaching before I can truly ask any questions. However, I'm sure you will have plenty from me once I get started!
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