This is actually a stupid question. Reading is involved in p
This is actually a stupid question. Reading is involved in practically every subject if you take a broad definition of the word e.g, reading maps, reading graphs, reading instructions, reading signs, reading diagrams, reading symbols etc etc
Why are many children still leaving primary school unable to read fluently after 8 years in the system?
We need to ensure all children have access to structured literacy based in the science of reading . Without that chikdren are being failed . We need a prioper evaluation of why we are still throwing so much money and resourcing into reading recovery in irish classrooms
What will help children learn to read in primary school?
We need to ensure all children have access to structured literacy based in the science of reading . Without that chikdren are being failed . We need a prioper evaluation of why we are still throwing so much money and resourcing into reading recovery in irish classrooms
Why are many children still leaving primary school unable to read fluently after 8 years in the system?
Time allocations in the PCF are the elephant in the room for literacy instruction. 39 minutes a day at infant level, rising to 57 mins for stage 2, then dropping sharply back down to 45 mins at stages 3 & 4. This was not thought through. Most teachers spend more time than this, which shows […]
Why are many children still leaving primary school unable to read fluently after 8 years in the system?
Because many children’s needs are not being met, there is almost no training in SEND, and it blocks access to learning even when their impairment is not cognitive. This is exactly why so many parents deregister their children and their children get much better results outside of school.
Because we are having to take groups of up to 6 children for
Because we are having to take groups of up to 6 children for literacy intervention when many of these learners need one to one instruction five days a week. We need more SET teachers.It also has to be the right kind of instruction for the particular learner’s needs. Some children have very good oral language […]
Could it be possible that we are not oriented enough towards
Could it be possible that we are not oriented enough towards the sciences of teaching and learning, together with a very extended curriculum that may include too much focus on events without stronger focus and discipline on and for, learning. Here I am thinking of discipline as it applies to practice to get better and […]
Too many in the classroom . Too much on the syllabus-simple
Too many in the classroom . Too much on the syllabus-simple Back to basics needed
Dec Parkr Time given to the three r’s is being eroded daily.
Dec Parkr Time given to the three r’s is being eroded daily. There are constant distractions and continuous entertainment in primary schools now. Too much emphasis on IT assisted learning. Back to the traditional methods and old style methods. Standards being dumbed down. It needs consistent and continuous tutelage. Follow Sweden.
Mary Moran Some also may not be getting adequate support at
Mary Moran Some also may not be getting adequate support at home. Time is limited at school and what’s covered needs to be reinforced at home. Parental support makes a huge difference.