1st Reading

 

Throughout all of these readings that we had to do for our next class, I found myself thinking that there were "steps" or certain "formulas" that will ensure certain outcomes in classrooms. Between the 6 T's of teaching, the family cultures, and the research results I realized there was a lot more into literacy and reading in the classroom than I even realized. 

I guess that when I started teaching I would assume I would just build in reading and writing into my lessons during the day with ease.  I learned through these readings that a lot of work has to go into the art of teaching children to read and the planning of teaching children how to read. I have learned in other classes I have taken at UT that learning can take place in multiple subjects being taught not just "spelling" or "math".  

Something that really jumped out at my in the Jone's Family Culture reading was the financial and spiritual aspect of reading. The financial aspect brings in math concepts and spiritual aspect brings a special bond between family members through reading.  I really enjoyed reading about that and intend on keeping that in mind when teaching and having a family of my own. 

I found that through the book reading and Effective Reading Instruction reading much emphasis was on talking about reading, the time you take to read in your classroom, and the selection of books that are presented to children. Some of these aspects I have learned about, but others I had not and especially with the research results in the chapter of the book, it backed up a lot of what was written. I appreciate that all these resources brought something different to my learning experience.

 

I would LOVE to read in there!!