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I knew from EDUC 328 and EDUC 329 that different kinds of assessments are necessary for "continuously monitoring" students levels and progress in reading.

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phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension

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phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension

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In EDUC 329 last semester, I learned all about these different components and what they mean that students need to be taught in order to become strong readers. I also have multiple strategies for teaching each of these.

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the importance of "flexible routines" and understanding that students are in different levels

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the importance of "flexible routines" and understanding that students are in different levels

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We discussed ideas for different small groups, learning centers, skill workshops, and more in EDUC 329 last semester. I knew that whole-class instruction is necessary and important, but other, more individualized types of learning are also vital.

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the type of instruction best for lower-level and upper-level readers

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the type of instruction best for lower-level and upper-level readers

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I had not previously thought about how different types of instruction are better for different learners. I learned that "explicit, skill-oriented curriculum" is more beneficial for lower readers, and "holistic curriculum" is more beneficial for advanced readers.

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ESL students should be assessed in English and in their first language

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ESL students should be assessed in English and in their first language

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I never knew that ESL students should be tested in their first language in addition to English, but it makes a lot of sense to compare their level in English versus their level in their first language. This would provide a lot of insight and tell us which skills they need to work on.

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what to do to help students if your class size is large

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what to do to help students if your class size is large

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In the video, they mentioned that in larger classrooms, there are certain things a teacher can still do to help students with reading. Teachers should find resources that provide flexibility, ask community members for help contributing to the classroom library (for a wide variety of levels and interests), and have students collaborate to make the class function better.

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3 important elements for teaching reading to different students

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3 important elements for teaching reading to different students

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1. being aware of the components for successful reading
2. being aware of students needs
3. figure out how to be more flexible as a classroom teacher (with resources, time, physical space, and more)

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things necessary for differentiated reading success

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things necessary for differentiated reading success

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-flexible grouping
-small groups
-using a variety of teaching methods
-using a variety of interventions for struggling readers
-regular, ongoing assessment

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assessing ESL students in their native language

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assessing ESL students in their native language

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How can I do this as a regular classroom teacher who only knows English and conversational Spanish? I do not know other languages, so how can I assess a student's ability to read and speak in other languages? What kinds of assessments would I use?

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how to keep providing support for a few select students when I need to focus on the whole class

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how to keep providing support for a few select students when I need to focus on the whole class

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In the video, a speaker mentions that "the child is always right" and "if they tell us they need more support, they need more support." But how can I give one child a ton of support while still giving attention to other students who need to advance and keep learning? Are there specific people within a school I can rely on to help me with this?

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I am interested in learning about different kinds of mini lessons or mini lesson structures I could employ in my classroom for various skills. I wonder if there are any good books, videos, or other things about this.

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if we do not also focus on upper-level readers, "we lose them as they advance through school"

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if we do not also focus on upper-level readers, "we lose them as they advance through school"

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I guess I am not surprised by this fact, but rather that someone says it. I was an advanced reader in elementary school but just stopped enjoying and advancing in reading as I got older because I never felt challenged. I was surprised they mentioned this because I feel like we typically do not focus on learning how to help students who are advanced in a subject, but rather students who are struggling in a subject.

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focusing on every student, every level, every skill, and every interest

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focusing on every student, every level, every skill, and every interest

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Differentiation means meeting all students needs by discovering what their reading level is and which skills they need to work on. It also means keeping students engaged and motivated by providing text they will enjoy. Another important component is assessing students to know how they are (or are not) progressing with reading. It also is necessary to use different teaching strategies or models, and to work with support staff such as reading specialists, special education teachers, school aides, volunteers, and tutors.