"Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three." --ConfuciusAs a teacher, it is our goals and reason for being in the position we are in to hand over the skills in attaining new knowledge to our students. The idea is that we scaffold our students in mastering the skills they need to learn independently. We don't want to give them simple, day to day lessons, but life long lessons that will lead them to find things out on their own. This is the strongest purpose of our roles as reading specialists.
Thus far, I have focused my session on assessments with Donovin. He has soared in progression with word recognition. Though I am testing, I decided to continue implementing strategies that will continue to guide him to literacy success. I'm starting a new strategy with word sorts. He seems to remember spelling patterns when comparing them to known words...sort of tapping into his schemata of spelling patterns. I'll be seeing him over the Easter break just to be sure we get enough assessments to show his overall progress. Enjoy your long overdue break! See you all in another week and a half. Until then, God Bless.
Donovin is truly a very lucky young man to have you in his life...he will never forget you for your spirit and determination!
ReplyDeleteYou are the light at the end of the tunnel for that lucky kid. Keep on doing what you do best!
ReplyDeleteYou know, there's the set of word families in the Literacy Lab that could add to the great benefits you've already provided for Donovin. I think tha's wonderful that he's grasping so much from you. You are a great teacher to have.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress with Donovin! I am sure that all of the reading students have gained much from our guidance. Have a great Spring Break!
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