In this chapter, D & Z outline many ways in which teachers can aid struggling readers. One of which is a constant strategy in every topic: Build Supportive Relationships.
No matter what the desired outcome is, building solid relationships with our students is a way to increase the likelihood of success. Teachers should put forth the effort so that students understand how important their success in reading really is to us. We should make them understand that we really care about them.
One thing I must add, though. Each of these strategies should be used for the entire class. Every student would benefit from teachers modeling thoughtful reading. Every student would improve with the aid of other materials such as tapes and supporting literature. We must determine what frequency we use them with the higher reading levels. But each strategy would benefit every student.
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ReplyDeleteNot only will building a relationship help motivate students to success, I believe it can really increase a teachers chance of success. Once you get to know students, it becomes much easier to try and accommodate to the best way to help them grasp a subject. As math teachers, it is quite obvious to us that students learn and grasp things very differently. If we get to know them, we can create the best ways to motivate them and help them succeed.