Key Concepts From Reading Instruction Past And Present...

Honesty Statement: I solemnly swear that this is my own work, and I will not share it with anyone else ever. __KM__(initials) Key concepts from Reading Instruction—Past and Present Perspectives: Medical Model of Literacy Assessment: first the problem has to be â€Å"diagnosed† and once it is identified, we can come up with a way of â€Å"curing† the problem. This is Remediation and is no longer the way we look at reading instruction for struggling readers. Causes of Reading Difficulties: some reading difficulties can be a result of a disability but others can be a result of English as a non-native language, the experiences, or lack of, that they may have been exposed to at home with both education as a whole but also reading specifically, and the lack of knowledge about resources (school/public library, books at home, etc.) What can we do?: The earlier we can identify and start to try and fix the problem (both with reading and with any subject, really), the better the chances are that the student will be able to remain on grade level and learn successfully with their peers throughout the rest of their educational experiences How do we fix it?: One-on-one instruction is often the way most intervention is administered. Pros: Individualized instruction, direct student-teacher interactions, no falling through the cracks or being â€Å"looked over† Cons: Being pulled out of the classroom often has a negative stigma attached to it. 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