Latoya, I agree that reading as an engagement activity is important and helps students to manage their constraints and, while in the classroom, increases their attentiveness as we learn together as a community of learners. Also, Dr. Moje may agree with your comment that, chapter books are just fine but other genres can be used with engagement strategies, too.
I agree that students need to be taught to think for themselves, and that the modern test-driven climate prevents that through spoon-feeding and rote learning. It can, of course, be demotivating to a student to read something if they don't like what they're being "fed".
I think schools hold students back from independent thinking. There aren't many classes where students are allowed to express their thoughts. Students are being short changed as many subject areas are forced to teach for a test. This does not allow students to explore their interests within that subject.
“You Gotta BE the Book”. I enjoyed you comments regarding making reading an engaging task. Too much have I seen people worry about tests and things whereas your post encourages incorporating other texts to get students interested including odd texts to involve “odd” students.
I am all for the alternative texts you spoke about. There are many types of books out there that can incorporate different styles and points of view of the same subject.
I like the point made about Shakespeare. I can read about Shakespeare now but only after I discovered other more interesting text. However years ago when I was younger I would rather skip reading about Shakespeare because I was not exposed to his time period or interest. But with more exposure and access to world literature and text I find Shakespeare enjoyable. Teachers must introduce students to various text that will give the students more time to enjoy other difficult text- gradually.
I agree that one way to engage readers to introduce them to the characters. This could be done by asking them to act out or talk about a charter that they can relate to or that reminds them of themselves.
In my high school, the objective for teachers has been to get them to shorten their direct teaching opportunities and expand the students' application time. I think that this directly addresses what you called spoon fed discussion with the hope of increasing student engagement. Also, getting the students to connect to characters and topics in texts by allowing them to consider their own personal experiences is a great strategy that relates to J. Wilhelm's text. I will keep this in mind as I make lessons in the future. Yours, Mr. Kal
Latoya, I agree that reading as an engagement activity is important and helps students to manage their constraints and, while in the classroom, increases their attentiveness as we learn together as a community of learners. Also, Dr. Moje may agree with your comment that, chapter books are just fine but other genres can be used with engagement strategies, too.
ReplyDeleteI agree that students need to be taught to think for themselves, and that the modern test-driven climate prevents that through spoon-feeding and rote learning. It can, of course, be demotivating to a student to read something if they don't like what they're being "fed".
ReplyDeleteI think schools hold students back from independent thinking. There aren't many classes where students are allowed to express their thoughts. Students are being short changed as many subject areas are forced to teach for a test. This does not allow students to explore their interests within that subject.
ReplyDelete“You Gotta BE the Book”. I enjoyed you comments regarding making reading an engaging task. Too much have I seen people worry about tests and things whereas your post encourages incorporating other texts to get students interested including odd texts to involve “odd” students.
ReplyDeleteI am all for the alternative texts you spoke about. There are many types of books out there that can incorporate different styles and points of view of the same subject.
ReplyDeleteI like the point made about Shakespeare. I can read about Shakespeare now but only after I discovered other more interesting text. However years ago when I was younger I would rather skip reading about Shakespeare because I was not exposed to his time period or interest. But with more exposure and access to world literature and text I find Shakespeare enjoyable. Teachers must introduce students to various text that will give the students more time to enjoy other difficult text- gradually.
ReplyDeleteI agree that one way to engage readers to introduce them to the characters. This could be done by asking them to act out or talk about a charter that they can relate to or that reminds them of themselves.
ReplyDeleteIn my high school, the objective for teachers has been to get them to shorten their direct teaching opportunities and expand the students' application time. I think that this directly addresses what you called spoon fed discussion with the hope of increasing student engagement. Also, getting the students to connect to characters and topics in texts by allowing them to consider their own personal experiences is a great strategy that relates to J. Wilhelm's text. I will keep this in mind as I make lessons in the future. Yours, Mr. Kal
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