- Forming a Personal Philosophy About Literacy Assessment and Intervention The purpose of this chapter is to provide time to reflect on the many elements that influence reading instruction. First, you are given the opportunity to reflect on the following four learning theories that shape literacy instruction: Constructivist Theory, the Zone of Proximal Development, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs, and the Critical Literacy Theory.
Second, you have an opportunity to reflect on different reading models, including the part-to-whole and the whole-to-part approaches.
Third, you learn about how English learners develop literacy skills and effective teaching practices for English learners.
Fourth, you are given the opportunity to reflect on past and present experiences that have shaped your ideas about literacy instruction, assessing literacy problems, and helping students who struggle with reading and writing.
Fifth, you are given information that will help you understand the importance of literacy.
Finally, you reflect on how federal mandates regulate literacy instruction and how teachers use Response to Intervention to identify students who need special services.
- IRA Standards 2010 for Reading Professionals Review the IRA Standards for Reading Professionals. During class we will discuss these standards in small groups Standard I
- The major reading theories and empirical research that describe the cognitive, linguistic, motivational, and sociocultural foundations of reading and writing
- Historical changes over time
- Ways to ensure that all students’ literacy skills are improving
- Methods to create a balanced curriculum
- Use of varied instructional strategies
- Use of a wide variety of texts, including traditional and digital
- Different types of informal and formal assessments, including technology-based assessment and interest surveys
- Ways to use assessments to inform instruction
- Ways to communicate with other teachers and caregivers
- Understanding and valuing all forms of diversity
- Use of literacy materials and strategies that will encourage students to embrace all aspects of diversity
- Use of strategies that encourage equity
- A risk-free environment in which students are scaffolded as they develop literacy skills
- Use of classroom routines that encourage discussion and peer feedback
- Use of a wide range of grouping to differentiate instruction
- Understanding the importance of professional development and school culture
- Having positive dispositions toward literacy learning; modeling the love of reading and writing
- DeFord Reading Inventory During class you will be asked to complete the DeFord Reading Inventory found in your text. We will divide into groups and discuss your stance for each answer. Remember to give reasons for your points of view.
- Ch. 1 PPT Attached Files:
- ch1PPT.pptx (579.707 KB)
- Ch.1 Quiz
- Discussion Groups
- Name and explain the four learning theories discussed in the chapter. Explain how these theories relate to literacy instruction and assessment.
- Name and discuss the two reading models discussed in this chapter. As part of your discussion, include an explanation of the analytical phonics approach, the synthetic phonics approach, the linguistic approach, onset and rime, sight word approach and shared book experience. Explain which model you prefer at this time and give reasons for your stance.
- Explain the Response to Intervention method.