READ100 Finals: Effective Reading Instructions PDF

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This document describes effective reading instruction. It details the five pillars of reading instruction and key principles for effective reading instruction. It's likely a past paper for a secondary school reading course. The document focuses on strategies for developing reading skills and comprehension.

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READ100 – FINALS of support to students with ongoing and timely feedback as they make progress. Students need to...

READ100 – FINALS of support to students with ongoing and timely feedback as they make progress. Students need to see themselves as readers WEEK 13: EFFECTIVE READING INSTRUCTIONS who have tastes and preferences. Is to help READING INSTRUCTION students become aware of their own preferences and skills. encompasses different methods and approached aimed at developing individuals’ reading skills and comprehension. THREE AREAS OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION CONTENTS – Known as inputs, involves what 5 COMPONENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE READING the learners must know and understand. INSTRUCTION PROCESS – Learners make sense of the The National Reading Panel (2000) has identified the inputs provided to them. Teacher teach and five pillars of reading instruction, which are considered learners learn. as the foundation for developing strong reading skills. Phonemic awareness PRODUCT – Demonstrate their understanding Phonics of the content. Should reflect the learning Fluency styles. Vocabulary Comprehension READING FLUENCY It is the ability to read accurately, smoothly and with expression. KEY PRINCIPLES OF AN EFFECTIVE READING INSTRUCTION Fluent readers recognize words automatically, without struggling over decoding issues. Students learn to read from reading Fluency is important because it builds a bridge continuous text. Leads readers to locate, between word recognition and comprehension. synthesize, and interpret information. Students need to read high-quality texts to build a reading process. To expand children’s PROSODY DEVELOPMENT language and thinking abilities. Prosody development is needed so students can focus beyond word reading recognition and rate of reading. Students need to read a variety of texts to The elements are: build a reading process. An effective processing system is created over time in Intonation response to the variety of reading tasks and Stress purposes teachers design for their students. Expression Smoothness Students need to read a large quantity of Volume texts to build a reading process. Students Phrasing must do a lot of reading every day in order to The ability for students to appropriately chunk make progress at a grade level pace. their words while they read helps them make sense of text. Students need to read different texts for Reading the text with appropriate emphasis that different purposes. Become aware of the matches the context of the words is essential changes they make in their processing to for comprehension. achieve that purpose. Students need to hear many texts read READING STRATEGIES FOR FLUENCY aloud. Concentrate more on the meaning also provides a model of the fluency and expression. Choral reading – reading in unison. Assisted reading – reading along with a Students need different levels of support at recorded text. different times. There should be right amount Partner reading – reading along with another child. @ninyapeyt Reader’s Theatre – playing characters, as in a Balanced Literacy Approach - Explicit language play. instruction with independent learning and language Child/adult reading – The adult models, then exploration. the student practices. Five components of balanced literacy approach: (1) reading aloud, (2) engaging in guided reading, (3) IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT participating in shared reading, (4) experiencing independent reading, and (5) gaining exposure to It enhances reading fluency and authentic text. comprehension. It enhances the development of students’ emergent reading skills. It is strongly associated with concept learning. WEEK 14: ASSESSING READING SKILLS TEST - A form of assessment used to measure a READING COMPREHENSION person's ability, knowledge, or performance in a given Comprehension is the ultimate goal of reading. It is the domain. ability to understand and make sense of written text. ASSESSMENT - Involves systematically gathering, TEXT STRUCTURE STRATEGY (TTS) analyzing, and interpreting information about a learner's performance or achievement. Cognitive processes and techniques that readers employ to comprehend and analyze the organization of Types of Assessment written information. Informal Assessment - Unplanned and not recorded There are seven common types of text structures. Formal Assessment - Test knowledge and Narrative skills. Typically planned. Definition or description Comparison and contrast Formative Assessment - Forming competencies and skills. Problem-solution Process or sequence Summative Assessment - Summarize what Cause and effect student has grasped. Phonics - Relationship between sounds and letters. It EVALUATION - Involves making judgments about the involves the skills of hearing, identifying and using the quality, effectiveness, or value of something, including patterns of sounds or phonemes to read written educational programs, instructional methods, or student language. performance. Phonetics - Is the study of speech sounds in a language and is focused purely on pronunciation. READING ASSESSMENT Tools and methods used by teachers to improve student Whole Language Approach - Asserts that language is learning. Supporting effective reading instructions. whole and that learning complete words rather than its constituent parts is paramount. It is based on all aspects of language learning: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. GOALS OF READING ASSESSMENT READING-PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT - Understand students' overall reading abilities and to determine if students are appropriately prepared for further learning and educational advancement. @ninyapeyt ASSESSMENT OF CLASSROOM LEARNING MEASURES TO MONITORING PROGRESS IN - Summative or achievement testing. It aims to READING measure students' skills and knowledge gained over a period of time. Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) - Reader's ability to read text aloud with accuracy, appropriate ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING - To support speed, and expression. and promote student learning, and the improvement of their reading abilities. It aims to Accuracy - Ability to pronounce words provide immediate feedback on tasks correctly. ASSESSMENT OF CURRICULAR Rate - Speed at which the reader reads, EFFECTIVENESS - Development and/or often measured in words per minute. review of reading curricula. Expression - Use of appropriate intonation, phrasing, and emphasis during ASSESSMENT FOR RESEARCH oral reading. PURPOSES - Advancement of knowledge in the field of literacy and education. Maze Reading - A passage with omitted words. Readers are required to choose the correct words to fill in the blanks from multiple-choice options. KEY PRINCIPLE OF READING ASSESSMENT Contextual understanding - Must be able PRACTICALITY - Assessment process is to comprehend the overall meaning of the manageable, efficient, and feasible. Allows for passage to select appropriate words. straightforward and efficient scoring. Vocabulary skills - Evaluates a reader's RELIABILITY - Consistent and dependable knowledge of words and their meanings. outcomes. Syntax recognition - Need to understand VALIDITY - Accuracy of the inferences drawn grammatical structures to choose words from the assessment results. that fit the context. AUTHENTICITY - Relevance and real-world applicability of assessment tasks. Week 15-16: READING MOTIVATION AND WASHBACK - Impact of assessment on ENGAGEMENT teaching and learning. MOTIVATION Serves as the driving force behind people's actions, TYPES OF READING ASSESSMENT influencing the intensity, direction, and persistence of their efforts. Standardized Reading Assessment - Follows specific, uniform procedures and is designed to Reading Motivation - Refers to a person's personal measure reading abilities consistently. goals, values, and beliefs with regard to topics, processes, and outcomes of reading. Informal Reading Assessment - Also known as alternative reading assessment. It is flexible, personalized, and qualitative evaluation of an TYPES OF READING MOTIVATION individual's reading abilities. Intrinsic Motivation - It stems from a person's Formative Reading Assessment - Gathers inherent pleasure, curiosity, or personal feedback on student performance. satisfaction derived from the act of reading itself. Diagnostic Test Extrinsic Motivation - Is a motivation that is driven by external rewards. These can be It is designed to systematically identify and understand tangible, such as money or grades, or an individual's specific strengths and weaknesses in intangible, such as praise or fame. reading. @ninyapeyt FINDINGS OF READING MOTIVATION many pages or books as they can on a RESEARCHES predetermined date. Take a field trip. Students can visit a local Students’ self-concepts and the value they library, a university library, or a bookstore. place on reading are critical to their academic Listen to audiobooks. success. Invite book authors to speak. Allowing students to make choices in the Make connections between reading and other reading processes enhances their motivation. relevant issues. Read-aloud and discussion are effective ways Learning and addressing the needs of a specific to engage in mastery modeling. population through professional development. Providing balanced book collections at all grade Teach reading strategies. levels is vital to engagement during both reading instruction and self-selection. READING HABIT Many schools, teachers and parent organizations use rewards in their reading Refers to a consistent and regular practice of engaging programs. with written material for pleasure, information, or personal development. READING ENGAGEMENT IMPORTANCE OF READING HABITS It refers to an individual's actual involvement in reading, Without a reading habit, a child can grow up as reflected in behavior, affect, or cognition. with some difficulties, especially if he or she is required to read at any level. A good reading habit is necessary for a healthy intellectual growth and plays a very crucial role COMPONENTS OF THE READING ENGAGEMENT in enabling a person to achieve practical MODEL efficiency. Motivation - Internal and external factors that Life-long reading habit strengthens both drive individuals to initiate, sustain, and direct language skills and fluency. their efforts towards learning or a particular goal. Lifelong Learning - It is a continuous, of voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit knowledge and personal development throughout one's life. Strategy Use - Deliberate application of cognitive and metacognitive techniques to enhance learning and problem-solving. LIFELONG LEARNING INITIATIVES Social Interaction - Communication, 1. Developing a new skill (e.g., sewing, cooking, collaboration, and engagement with others, programming, public speaking, etc.) such as peers, teachers, and the broader learning community. 2. Self-taught study (e.g., learning a new language, researching a topic of interest, Conceptual Knowledge – understanding and subscribing to a podcast, etc.) organization of fundamental principles, ideas, 3. Learning a new sport or activity (e.g., joining and relationships within a particular subject martial arts, learning to ski, learning to area. exercise, etc.) 4. Learning to use a new technology (smart devices, new software applications, etc.) CULTIVATING A LOVE FOR READING 5. Acquiring new knowledge (taking a self- Read. Be a role model to encourage children to interest course via online education or read. classroom-based course. Share your reading experiences. what you have gained or learned, what materials would you recommend. Encourage students to be part of reading groups to develop their socialization skills. Organize a read-a-thon. This is a fundraising activity which individuals are asked to read as @ninyapeyt WEEK 17: LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE Critical thinking - The ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate digital information DIGITAL LITERACY critically. Using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, Digital citizenship - Understanding ethical and organize, create, and communicate information; and responsible behavior in digital communities and developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of respecting digital rights. technology. Adaptability and lifelong learning - Embracing a mindset of continuous learning, Why is Digital Literacy Important? adaptability to new technologies, and staying informed about digital trends. Enables individuals to access a vast array of information online, fostering continuous learning and knowledge acquisition. DIGITAL PLATFORMS Facilitates effective communication, virtual teamwork, and collaborative projects. Communication Apps - Effective Equips individuals with the skills to discern communication tools in the workplace form the credible sources, detect misinformation, and backbone of modern-day professional make informed decisions interactions. Empowers individuals to actively participate in digital communities Equips individuals with the knowledge to Microsoft Teams - It allows you to safeguard against online threats, phishing collaborate with other people within a attacks, and identity theft. dedicated online workspace where you can Contributes to being an informed and have conversations and share documents. responsible global citizen. It offers messaging, voice and video calls Encourages individuals to adapt to new between people or groups of people. technologies, stay informed about digital trends, and pursue lifelong learning Slack - Is a group messaging Fosters creativity by providing tools for digital communication software with real-time expression. messaging, archiving and search for Opens doors to economic opportunities by teams, helping to keep teams engaged and enabling individuals to participate in the digital improves communications around projects economy. and topics. You can also create private Promotes inclusivity, allowing individuals from spaces with fewer team members for more diverse backgrounds to connect, share, and confidential information. engage in the digital space Collaboration Apps - The best workplace COMPONENTS OF DIGITAL LITERACY collaboration tools are the linchpins of team synergy. They provide tools for joint document Basic digital skills - Proficiency in using digital editing, brainstorming boards, and shared devices, operating systems, and fundamental workspaces. software applications. Dropbox - Is one of the most efficient and Information literacy - The ability to locate, user-friendly cloud sharing solutions. evaluate, and use digital information effectively. Teams can use this to better manage shared files, reducing the need for email Media Literacy - Understanding and critically and improving the collaboration between analyzing various forms of digital media. employees. Communication and collaboration - Google Workspace - Google Workspace's Proficiency in using digital communication (formerly G Suite) secure collaboration and tools, social media, and online collaboration productivity apps for businesses. It includes platforms. Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and more. Because it's web- Digital security - Knowledge and practices based, G Suite works in most browsers on related to cybersecurity, privacy protection, and any operating system. safe online behavior. @ninyapeyt Microsoft 365 - Is a productivity software for organisations and individuals. You have one integrated solution including Teams, OneDrive cloud storage, and Office apps with advanced security options. Connect it with your content management platform to easily browse, edit and save stored documents directly from Microsoft Office. Confluence - It's a great tool for capturing, storing and accessing company information such as documentation, standard procedures and so on. Video conferencing apps - Elevate remote interactions by adding a visual dimension. They simulate the experience of face-to-face meetings, allowing participants to pick up on non-verbal cues, which are crucial for comprehensive understanding. Zoom - Is a video conferencing platform used to host meetings. GoTo - The alternative to Zoom, A unified communication platform that includes video conferencing, webinar and phone system solutions. Webex - The enterprise focused alternative to Zoom and GoTo, the leading enterprise solution for video conferencing, online meetings, screen share, and webinars. DIGITAL STORYTELLING A short form of digital media production that allows everyday people to share experiences and stories with others. MULTIMODAL READING Where meaning is communicated through combinations of two or more modes. @ninyapeyt

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