Susanne,
This is interesting. When I was teaching in a school with a certified
RR teacher, it was understood that special education students were
not to be sent to RR; they had other resource services.
Renee
On Sep 25, 2009, at 2:28 PM, Susanne Lee wrote:
I didn't say it was a waste of money. I said it was an expensive
program. I did work with first graders who made great gains, but
after they finished the "program" gains were made at a much slower
pace (of course, no more one on one). I am glad for the training
because I am a much better teacher in my guided reading groups as
to what to look for, strategies, to use, etc..... The 3 students
that did not make gains are due to the fact that they have learning
disabilities. That is the one part I did not like about RR. I do
not want to be a special ed teacher. I witnessed other RR
teachers making their children cry when they could not read and
forcing them to continue. I do not agree with that
method.............. RR has its positives, it is just not for me,
at least not now..... I missed too many things in the classroom.
--- On Thu, 9/24/09, Jeanne Crider <jeann...@charter.net> wrote:
From: Jeanne Crider <jeann...@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
<mosaic@literacyworkshop.org>
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 9:20 PM
I am a Reading Recovery teacher. Do you really think that helping
the most struggling 1st graders is a waste of money? Do you think
that these students would make greater gains being in a small group
or remaining in the classroom alone? Children in Reading Recovery
have a program specifically designed for them. It looks at their
strengths and builds on them. In the classroom, teachers don't
have time to focus on one child with such intensity. They don't
have the time to spend helping the child learn in the way that is
best for them. Classroom teachers have too many other kids who
each have their own needs. Untangling the most confused 1st
graders is certainly worth it in my opinion. By the way, I see
more students in a day than any of the first grade classroom
teachers have in their classroom. I work hard each and every day
to meet the needs of my students. I'm sorry you had a bad
experience. I guess it was a good idea that you
left if you don't believe in the philosophy. Maybe you should
examine your own teaching if the 3 students made no gains in your
2nd grade classroom.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Susanne Lee"
<susannelee...@yahoo.com>
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
<mosaic@literacyworkshop.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery
I did reading recovery for one year. I agree, it is a very
expensive program to serve just a few children. We did find gains,
but I also noticed that when they went to 2nd grade (I went to 2nd
grade also), they did plateau. In fact, last year, I had 3 of my
reading recovery kids and none of them gained a reading level
during the year. I didn't believe in the philosophy of the program
and that is why I left after one year. I also felt in the second
half of the year when i did reading recovery, I was more of a
special ed teacher than anything else. I am not a huge advocate of
the program, as you can see........
--- On Wed, 9/23/09, swalte...@san.rr.com <swalte...@san.rr.com>
wrote:
From: swalte...@san.rr.com <swalte...@san.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
<mosaic@literacyworkshop.org>
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:10 PM
We have two reading recovery teachers. Many of us feel that they do
not service enough kids.
Meeting kids one on one is not the best use of man power for our
needy school,
We find that many of the kids that are exited plateau in 2nd grade.
---- Hillary Marchel <march...@hawthorn73.org> wrote:
What are your feelings about Reading Recovery? Thanks, I know your
all busy. Hillary
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