I selected Guided Reading as my teaching strategy. I feel comfortable using this strategy because I was taught how to do running records in Dr. Dean's Pedagogy Class. I also believe that it is effective for students to hear others modeling reading. It helps build pronuciation skills and vocabulary, which would be extremely beneficial to English Language Learners.
In my classroom, I would pair students in the manner the book describes--with common abilities. After reviewing reading or charting improvement, I would modify this idea. I think that it would be helpful to pair students heterogeneously or with differing abilities. For example, if one student was a more proficient reader, a less proficient reader could build reading skills or vocabulary without the pressure of reading to the teacher.
There are potential obstacles to this strategy. If a child lacks proficiency in reading, they may be embarassed to read to their peers. For this student, I would allow some one on one teacher/student time to work on improving their reading skills. Another obstacle (especially for ESL) is lacking the ability to read in English or the comprehension of the test. In this case, I would utilize books on tape or CD in center activities. I would also follow up with one on one teacher/student time.
I believe that this strategy is one of the most effective reading strategies because a majortiy of the concepts children learn are through hearing or modeling what the teacher shows them. I will definitely use this in my classroom.
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