When I look at the children in my classroom I
often wonder what they will become when they grow up. It is always my hope that they will do the
best job they can and love their profession, whatever it may be. But I also want to know in my heart of hearts
I gave them the best educational foundation I could. That is why I am advocating for reading
comprehension. I want to know that the
students that pass through my school have been given the tools to be successful
in high school, college and the rest of their adult life. Reading is such an important gift we can give
children and it is a gift not every person is able to receive throughout the
world and even our own country! Herbert
Hover is correct when he said “children are our most valuable resource” because
they will need the necessary tools to take our places when they grow up!
My
biggest challenge to my advocacy plan is getting my goals to be advocacy
goals! I tend to think in terms of a
teacher and make them educational goals, so this has been a big learning
experience for me! I am thankful for our
Professor who is helping me through this process!
I
am looking forward to my presentation! I
have it mapped out on paper and have begun the task of filling in the
details. I know the people I will be
presenting too so that does take the edge off because they know I am passionate
about literacy. There will be two people
involved in my presentation that are good teachers but sometimes do not want to
change their ways so I am gearing my time towards them.
I
hope that my long term goal of a literacy committee will be taken
seriously. But I plan on using our
standardized test scores in my fact sheet to help the two teachers see the
importance of this committee and the impact they can make on our students!
I
think it is important to help each other through our discussion posts and
through our blogs. If we have an idea
for a classmate I feel we should share it with them after all a second set of
eyes is always a help. I want to wish
everyone the best as they work through their plans!
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ReplyDeleteI understand what mean when you say, “thinking like a teacher.” This way of thinking has its advantages because we see the long term benefits for children and families. It can be hard to get others to see the learning part of actions, especially if they are resistant. On another note, I like the topic you have chosen- comprehension skills is a very vital factor in literacy development.
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I can understand why reading comprehension is important for children at a young age. When I was younger, I did not like to read because reading was always a struggle for me. My parents tried to encourage me to read, but I got frustrated very easily. I think it is important to encourage students to read even though it might be difficult for them. If parents are struggling with their child, you could offer advice to increase their reading comprehension. Still to this day, I am still struggling with reading. Continue to keep with the good work and I know that your presentation will be great.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful quote! Children ARE our most valuable resource! They are our future. It is very important that children not only posess the ability to read, but to comprehend. I am excited about your plan too after reading about it! I am so glad you are looking forward to your presentation. I am sure you will do well. I can see the confidence through your blog! Good luck!!
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