Okay, Bill Can you give us some examples of what you think "teaching for visualization" requires? What do you think are the essential elements of comprehension instruction needed to ensure kids really get it? Jennifer In a message dated 9/23/2007 1:15:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The same thing happens with the reading strategies. Some teach, for example, "visualization" and will spend a few lessons on the concept, but that isn't teaching for visualization. Many teachers think that if they give the idea to the kids, the kids will asorb it somehow. That's that "empty vessel waiting to be filled" philosophy that has permeated education since the dawn of time....that's one of the few pluses of state tests and collecting data....you can gear instruction for individual needs and weaknesses; if you truly teach a strategy, then it will become second nature. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
