Lisa, I agree with you about the reading programs being wonderful resources. I use Open Court, very scripted, but it was my first introduction to teaching the strategies. I was a second year teacher when I started using the program. I didn't even find MOT until the beginning of last year. I learned so much more from that book, but, it would have been 3 years without teaching any strategies at all. I followed the program exactly the first year, but now I adjust to make sure I use MOT throughout the day. Debbie
Lisa Szyska <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: However, saying that, each teacher approaches the curriculum in a different way and that's how you can make these programs your own. It's still possible to integrate what you've learned into these programs. It's up to you to make sure that you reach all of your students and convince the powers that be that you're doing what best for your students. ************************ Felicia, I think you make some excellent points. Programs have some very useful components, and when used thoughtfully, can be wonderful resources. I would add to this that new teachers also find that a series offers them some sort of guide when EVERYTHING is so new. Then it is up to mentors/team members to share how they integrate best practices/comprehension instruction. I have done this for some of our new team members, and it has worked really well. I do think it is as you said...when teachers are mandated to lock-step, robot teach...do every assessment, every story, every lesson, then the program ceases to be a wonderful resource...it is an albatross. Lisa 2/3 IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
