November 16th, 2010 
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Teaching Reading In The Classroom
Author: Vince Welsh
For those teaching reading – any kind of reading class: elementary through high school – it is important to have a solid foundation for teaching reading strategies. One resource that can help with this effort is a Teaching Reading Strategies class. This kind of class should cover various different strategies to understand how to approach fiction and non-fiction, narratives, and international texts. Another area to cover when teaching strategies for reading might be to emphasize strategies students can employ before they begin reading a piece, as well as during and after. Learning before, during, and after strategies can help with content retention and help students become more efficient readers. When a student knows how to get the most out of a piece of literature, he or she will likely enjoy reading more (and maybe be encouraged to read outside the classroom as well!).
Another method that might be covered while learning teaching strategies for reading is reciprocal teaching. Reciprocal teaching is essentially a dialogue between the students and the teacher. The role of teacher alternates between the students and the teacher as they each pose questions to summarize, clarify, and make predictions about the text. This kind of exercise is a great way to deep-dive into a piece of literature while keeping class interactive. Reflective strategies may also be covered in a teaching reading strategies course. These strategies fall upon the teacher – he or she must analyze his or her efforts for teaching reading. Recognizing which teaching models are working and which are not is key to benefitting the students.
In addition to teaching reading, reading teachers must also help their students develop effective writing strategies to analyze the texts they have read. Writing is often neglected in reading classes; both teachers and students may push this priority to the side in favor of focusing on reading only. However, it is critical to understand the importance of effective writing so that students can eloquently state what they have read about. In order to fully appreciate good writing, students must also learn to write well.
Lastly, a comprehensive teaching reading strategies class should examine some of the current research with respect to teaching reading so that teachers can learn the most effective strategies when it comes to teaching reading. There are many different approaches to teaching reading, and it is helpful to explore them all when trying to develop your own curriculum. A class for teaching reading strategies will cover ways to integrate these strategies into your lesson plans and give good skills for application in the classroom.
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Teacher Education Institute (TEI) offers rigorous, graduate-level professional development courses for K-12 classroom teachers. For more about TEI, teaching reading, teaching reading strategies, or teaching strategies for reading, visit http://www.teachereducation.com
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Teaching grants for professional development?
I am in the UK and in my third year of teaching. I have heard that teachers in their third/fourth year of teaching can have a grant that they can use for professional development (or that was the case a few years ago). I cant seem to find any information about it on the internet though. Does anyone know how to find out more or apply for this grant?
The best person to ask would be your headteacher as they would probably have to OK the time out of school you would need and might even need to OK your application too. I don’t know much about any grants but most schools have in house courses and there should be information somewhere on pro development courses in the staff room. Many LEAs have a training centre you can go to as well
How will can I to continue learning about disabilities, as part of my professional development?
this is for a teaching standard portfolio. Please help, or give advice.
Continue on with your education if there’s additional classes you can attend.
I’m sure volunteers are always needed with children with disabilities during Summer Day Camp, school outings or someone who will read them a story.
Volunteering looks just as good in your portfolio as good grades in school do. Volunteering is given serious consideration when filling out applications.
I wish you nothing but happiness in your future endeavors.
I need teaching professional development book suggestions???
I am starting a book club for 1st and 2nd year teachers in my building.(K-8) I need several professional development book suggestions ranging from classroom managment to teaching content. I want the books to be interesting and insightful–not dull and pointless.
A lot of people will probably suggest “The First Days of School” by Harry Wong. That’s a really good one about classroom management and general how-tos.
My favorite book about classroom management is “Tools for Teaching” by Fred Jones. Seriously, pick it up. It’s great.
Another good one is “The First Year Teacher’s Survival Kit,” I don’t remember the author but it’s published by Jossey-Bass Education. It’s a really thick book that covers pretty much everything. I bought this one in college, well before I started teaching, and it’s given me lots of cool ideas.
Name an example of professional development in a teaching career?
please give an example of “professional development” and explain its specific importance/purpose.
Professional Development for teachers means taking classes that usually must be pre-approved by your district. Some that I’ve taken (more famous ones that you can look up online): New Jersey Writing Project and Loose in the Lab. Most of the ones that I take are presented by the district (usually your district will have a calendar of free classes for which you can sign up). I took 6 computer courses this summer, for example. If you have to administer the state test, then you know how important it is that your students pass. Many classes that you take will be directly related to increasing student performance.
These classes are important to keep you abreast of the latest theories and trends in education. They certainly help you keep up with the latest “buzzwords” which change at the speed of light. You need to know these things because they sweep through your district and you’re expected to not only know what they mean, but be able to implement these ideas as required. For example, we used to have a “GIST” process for getting students tested for special education. This year, they are changing not only the process, but it is now being called the “RTI” process instead of “GIST”.
help please professional development plan?
I need to create a Professional Development Plan for my teaching degree. This assignment requires me to wrote a 1,500 to 1,800 word paper. I just need some examples to create a portfolio. Please help
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