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Teaching Reading for Children
Most people agree that reading is essential for children in order to develop and grow in every aspect of their lives and prepare for the future. We recognize that reading also allows them to engage in lifelong learning and find fulfillment at every age and stage. Our question is, how do we get students to read? How do we teach and motivate children so that they care about reading—especially when they are surrounded by electronic distractions on every side?
One answer is found in understanding and applying the gradual release of responsibility described with the words to, with, and by. We must model reading for children and then engage in a variety of reading tasks together with them. Finally we must create an environment in which they can and will read by themselves.
This course will cover the importance of reading to, with, and by children. It will present practical approaches to shared and guided reading in both primary and intermediate grades. The course will discuss the importance of teaching skills in the context of real reading experiences. Content area reading (science and social studies), children’s literature, and organizing classroom time into workshop routines (classroom management) will be discussed.
Learning outcomes will include
- Learn how to teach reading skills in context
- Understand/explain the value of reading aloud
- Be able to describe the essential elements of shared reading
- Be able to explain, understand, and apply guided reading
- Organize the classroom for effective silent sustained reading
- Understand vocabulary compression, phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency
In preparation for this workshop, you will need to bring three of the children’s books on the book list to read and discuss. Click here for the book list.
Instructor: Brad Wilcox
Dates: July 28–29 (M–T)
Times: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Room/Building: 174 TNRB
Tuition and Materials: $197
| Department | Cat. No. | Index No. | Credit Hours | Transcript Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL ED | 514R | 06529005 | 1 (pass/fail) | Reading |
| SC ED | 514R | 08257019 | 1 (pass/fail) | Literacy in Education |
| Noncredit |
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