Education

A book for every pupil in lockdown

Reading is a multifaceted skill that develops through instruction and practice (Scarborough 2002). Children need to have a grasp of word reading: they need to have a secure understanding of the relationship between print (spelling) and the sounds they represent, the ability to manipulate these sound-spelling correspondence, segment words into individual sounds and blend them back together to readContinue reading “A book for every pupil in lockdown”

Bridging home and school life

With the Govt u-turning left, right and centre, educators have to be adaptable. This is where I was not concerned: educators are extremely adaptable. I would say it is one of the key aspect / requirements to being a teacher. Lockdown, remote learning – these are not new concepts to educators, we have learnt AContinue reading “Bridging home and school life”

Weaving non-fiction into the curriculum

Importance of non-fiction We want children to know and remember more, knowledge is power and is the epicentre of education. There is an array of evidence depicting that background knowledge is vital for reading comprehension. The more children know about a subject, the easier it is to read a text, understand it, and retain the information for later recollection. (Alexander, Kulikowich, &Continue reading “Weaving non-fiction into the curriculum”

Dual Coding Theory

As I head into the second half of the year, I find myself, like many other reflecting on past practise, what I have learnt and will take forward into this term. We were lucky enough to have an inset with Oliver Caviglioli last year on dual coding, I am sure you have heard something aboutContinue reading “Dual Coding Theory”

Reading Strategy

Why do we need a reading strategy? Reading fluency is the ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. Reading fluency is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension. A child begins to comprehend a text once they can read at a speed of 90 wpm. SATS analysis showsContinue reading “Reading Strategy”