Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary
A vocabulary term from Chapter 1 that I had never heard before was interdisciplinary instruction, it is when all content areas are taught in one thematic unit. This makes for a learning experience that is a little more relevant, rather than relying solely on one text, such as science or social studies. Time is spent daily; reading silently from self selected books or reading material, writing in journals, reading to classmates, entering information in learning logs to better comprehend information from topics they are learning about and summarizing information that they have read, heard, or discussed. (pg 19 and 20 Source: Farris, Pamela. Language Arts. 5th edition. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 2011.)
Teaching Language Arts has changed so much from when I was in grade school, subjects were taught separately and information was never interwoven to other subjects. I think students benefit greatly from learning about a topic in more than one subject area, they are able to make connections and solidify their thoughts, hearing new vocabulary and practice using new words, to eventually increasing their everyday vocabulary.
A vocabulary term from Chapter 2 that I had never heard before was kid watching, teachers need to know each individual student and their skills so that the teacher can step in to help nurture the students writing skills. Giving positive support and teaching useful writing techniques.
A vocabulary term from Chapter 3 that I had never heard before was think aloud. The teacher orally demonstrates the thinking process. He or she models for the students how interpret important information from a narrative or informational text. The students then give a thumbs up or down if they agree with the teachers thought process. Teachers need to model how to think critically about information because so much of what the students see or read on the internet or television is perceived as reality and the truth.
Teaching Language Arts has changed so much from when I was in grade school, subjects were taught separately and information was never interwoven to other subjects. I think students benefit greatly from learning about a topic in more than one subject area, they are able to make connections and solidify their thoughts, hearing new vocabulary and practice using new words, to eventually increasing their everyday vocabulary.
A vocabulary term from Chapter 2 that I had never heard before was kid watching, teachers need to know each individual student and their skills so that the teacher can step in to help nurture the students writing skills. Giving positive support and teaching useful writing techniques.
A vocabulary term from Chapter 3 that I had never heard before was think aloud. The teacher orally demonstrates the thinking process. He or she models for the students how interpret important information from a narrative or informational text. The students then give a thumbs up or down if they agree with the teachers thought process. Teachers need to model how to think critically about information because so much of what the students see or read on the internet or television is perceived as reality and the truth.
I love the concept of think aloud! I think it could be used for any age. It puts teachers on the students' level and allows them to model what the students should be doing.
ReplyDeleteI love thinking aloud, too. It is sort of a natural thing for me, as I often have to slow down and process. Good for students to see that others have to do the same!
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