I don't believe that making students with reading challenges read out loud is a possitve approach to helping them read better. First we must recognize that they are challenged and this will happen with a simple writing assignment.Once the challenge has been idenified, speak with the student and put them on a path for success, either by finding a tutor for them or if you have one at your school, send them to the learning center and then the coordinator will set them up with a program.
I give three major writing assignments. However, I always tell students if they would like me to read their papers as they are in the writing process to get some feedback before the assignment is due I am more than happy to do so. This way I can give them some positive feedback to build them up when they are not as confident in their writing skills.
Hi Carla!
I totally agree that we should help students in all areas of learning; however, we have to be very careful not to let the help impact other students in the classroom. I do eeverything that I can to help students reach their full potential - and more if possible.
Keep up the good work!
Jane David
ED106 Facilitator
When students are faced with learning disabilities it can factor into their success. the most important thing we can do as instructors is have the medical documentation. Therefore if the student has difficulties testing or the need from extra time to turn in assignments.
Good morning Don!
What a great approach to what - I believe - to be a very serious problem in our school sytems. I have found that so many students are unprepared to read and/or to use critical thinking skills.
Anyone else in this discussion have any thoughts or suggestions?
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
H Jay
Monitoring student behavior is a method of responding to student needs Many student are facing many challenger specially reading comprehension Let the student reading aloud is a good technique but not enough I like to tack the student for few minute at the end of the class and review with him the material
I teach at a automotive vocational institution. I have quite a few students that have reading challenges. We try to make every accomidaton for students with learning disabilities such as this. Unfortunately, since we are a vocational school, we do not have specific classes that help teach reading skills.However, I do try to help each student when I can. One way is keeping magazines in the room that interest the students. I will give small projects that require them to read a small article that I can review with the student. I also give projects that require students to read and copy automotive repair procedures from a computer based site just like they will be using in the field when they graduate.To help them while taking tests, we record all of our written tests on MP3 players that the student can listen to while reading the test. This has really improved our pass rate and scores. I,also believe that this helps the students compare the correct pronunciation to the spelling of each word.
Reading out loud sometimes is a stress inducer on the student and may detract from advancement.
I try and help a student who is having a hard time reading, by having them read to me so that i can understand what the real problenm is and how they pronounce words. Many times I will go over different words with them if I believe it is just amatter of perhaps repeating a word. but when it is something that is beyond my control I may have them go and see one of the studnet counselors and get some professional help. i will be in contact with the person who is helping thema nd help guide them to the need for the class they are taking.
Dyslexia!! Finding the students issues is very important. Set a baseline and find what kind of reading materials are going to work out for that student. Follow up with that student is extremely important. Make changes as needed.
Help them read out loud and then write it as well, on a greas bord if you can.
Thanks for your observations Ulises, this is a good point, particualrly since communication skills are so valuable to the workplace and hence to career success.
Jay Hollowell
ED106 Facilitator
Students, no mater what they are learning, do so because they want to be successful in life and often times this means that they want to get a good paying job once they get out of school. We are all familiar with motivating students to improve in any given aspect by re enforcing how improving in a certain area will ultimately lead to the success they want. This approach often has a positive result from the student, my suggestion is to use that same motivation to get them to read and communicate better.
Let the student read whatever book they want to. I've found that many students who dislike reading developed that due to it being presented as if it were some sort of chore. If the student reads something they find interesting, such as Stephen King, the Harry Potter books or even the Twilight series then I would let them do so.
Getting students past the 'I don't like to read' idea is what I'm after, not that they have to read classic literature.
I have found that this topic leads me to explore some interesting solutions. This may be one of those areas where I could struggle. I am not always equipped to teach adults to read! This is a good time to use the resources of the rest of the faculty and staff. Shouldn't ever be embarassed about seeking out the expert in the building!
To help these students they need examples to help them with their possible vocabulary deficiency and information presented in simple "basic"terms.
