I didn't say it was a waste of money. I said it was an expensive program. I did work with first graders who made great gains, but after they finished the "program" gains were made at a much slower pace (of course, no more one on one). I am glad for the training because I am a much better teacher in my guided reading groups as to what to look for, strategies, to use, etc..... The 3 students that did not make gains are due to the fact that they have learning disabilities. That is the one part I did not like about RR. I do not want to be a special ed teacher. I witnessed other RR teachers making their children cry when they could not read and forcing them to continue. I do not agree with that method.............. RR has its positives, it is just not for me, at least not now..... I missed too many things in the classroom.
--- On Thu, 9/24/09, Jeanne Crider <[email protected]> wrote: From: Jeanne Crider <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 9:20 PM I am a Reading Recovery teacher. Do you really think that helping the most struggling 1st graders is a waste of money? Do you think that these students would make greater gains being in a small group or remaining in the classroom alone? Children in Reading Recovery have a program specifically designed for them. It looks at their strengths and builds on them. In the classroom, teachers don't have time to focus on one child with such intensity. They don't have the time to spend helping the child learn in the way that is best for them. Classroom teachers have too many other kids who each have their own needs. Untangling the most confused 1st graders is certainly worth it in my opinion. By the way, I see more students in a day than any of the first grade classroom teachers have in their classroom. I work hard each and every day to meet the needs of my students. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I guess it was a good idea that you left if you don't believe in the philosophy. Maybe you should examine your own teaching if the 3 students made no gains in your 2nd grade classroom. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susanne Lee" <[email protected]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery I did reading recovery for one year. I agree, it is a very expensive program to serve just a few children. We did find gains, but I also noticed that when they went to 2nd grade (I went to 2nd grade also), they did plateau. In fact, last year, I had 3 of my reading recovery kids and none of them gained a reading level during the year. I didn't believe in the philosophy of the program and that is why I left after one year. I also felt in the second half of the year when i did reading recovery, I was more of a special ed teacher than anything else. I am not a huge advocate of the program, as you can see........ --- On Wed, 9/23/09, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:10 PM We have two reading recovery teachers. Many of us feel that they do not service enough kids. Meeting kids one on one is not the best use of man power for our needy school, We find that many of the kids that are exited plateau in 2nd grade. ---- Hillary Marchel <[email protected]> wrote: > > What are your feelings about Reading Recovery? Thanks, I know your > > all busy. Hillary > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
