Module 5 Summary

Video Analysis:

Word work really allows exposure to language concepts. Working together meets the needs of a variety of learners. Hands on learning exposes children to various learning concepts in which they can identify the learning task given. Teachers much have accountability in order to monitor student progress.

A talking word wall! This allows students to have the independence to find a word and listen to it be repeated without interrupting the teacher. The teacher created this using dot paper and an audio recording. What a fantastic learning opportunity. Often times word walls can create distractions. If the child is not familiar with a word it may be difficult for them to be able to correctly identify words on the word wall that actually benefit them. Audio word walls allow children to find a word and hear it be pronounced.

Spaces and Literacy:
Plan the room and implement a special place that works well for you and your students. Rooms should be utilized in order to maximize instruction. I need this book! I love how she mentions packing up your room at the end and to maximize the learning spaces by using up wall space for a good cause. This would save me so much time! I look forward to purchasing this book!!!!!! :)

Hand Pointers and Phonological Instruction:
Make a tap for each syllable heard during phonological awareness by using the hand pointer. First, allow students to tap, then show them a kinesthetic way to feel syllables by using their own body. Students will place their hand under their chin in order to feel the different syllables when speaking.

Overall, I found all of these videos to be very helpful. They are all so simple, but very realistic. Literacy is all encompassing, and children should be given several opportunities in order to express themselves while reading and writing. Literacy should range from subject to subject and should be continually engaging. Literacy leads to success. If you can read and comprehend then you can succeed anywhere within society. Literacy builds multiple foundations and is the key to learning.