i have found that reading it to them then having the student show me how it applies to that specific career field
A way that I help student's with reading challenges is to have lots of lab time (I'm a massage therapy instructor). By having lab time, I will then present the same reading information in that hands on setting, this allows every student to have access to the written material as well as to have a visual, hands on, and even experiential presentation. For many of my students the hands on and experience helps them to connect the concepts of the class better.
slow down and focus one on one.
Greetings Joanne!
What do you do to make the materials as basic possible?
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Hi Nancy!
Have you thought about using student mentors? I have found this to be very beneficial to those students with reading challenges as well as to the mentor.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
I would break down word into parts so student can easily pronounce each part and then have the student read the words and then the whole senctence.If students can read but does not comprehend what he or she is reading, I will use simple words presented in simple format or outlined. I will motivate the student to keep on reading.
I did a "fun" game with glossary words. I took terms from the book and had the students play the game "Catch Phrase" with the words. They were actually excited to describe the glossary terms in their own words.
make the material as basic as possible while stile being appropriate for the subject.
I agree that using as many diagrams and pictures as possible and then associating words eith those visuals, is an excellent way to engage ELL students.
I teach them how to use and value a dictionary.
I would advise students with reading challenges to not only practice reading exercises but also practice reading for fun and enjoyment.
pictures are helpful talking slowly
I use a lot of visual guides so the students can picture the words
I had an older student who has reading challenges. Once I found out about the disability, I worked with her one on one with assignments (tutoring session). When students had to do oral presentations, I always looked at her paper prior to the presentation, to assist her. This seemed to help and I don't any other the students were aware of her disability.
I tutor a few low-literate students. We meet weekly to practice spelling, word recognition, vocabulary, and writing. I choose books at their reading level and interest and have them read from it 20 minutes a day. We discuss the reading each week and students write a short reflection.
Reading and writing are not mutually exclusive activities. In order to be come better writers, students need to read. And, in order to become better readers, students need to write about what they read. This also helps with understanding and retaining information.
I believe the key is visual aids. Students tend to comprehend visuals better than written word. Especially if the field is a hands on field.
-Jeff
Also if the reading barrier is due to English not being their primary language, Its helpful to pair them with someone with same language but has fluent English. This works very well
assign short reading assignment to help student develop their reading skills
Giving them a list of the important terms (words) we'll be using in class. Then clearly define the meanings for them and give an example/s of these words in a professional context.
I find the greatest challenge comes with many students who seem to simply accept that they have difficulties reading/writing and choose to do nothing to improve their situation. Even when showing the student that they will not be able to graduate without improving their skills, many still reject assistance.
