Read this article to help understand the criticism that is out there by teachers who have been used to a standard set of practices in teaching reading. The process of "close" reading is criticized by traditional teachers. David Coleman, one of the architects of CCSS ELA standards is criticized because of his objections to commonly held practices held "dear" by traditional teachers. He's also criticized because he never had classroom-level experience. Reminds me of the phrase "highly qualifed." Important changes in American education are coming from outside the school environmnent - think of businesses, foundations, universities, government and the variety of think-tanks that have educational improvement high on their needs list.
Which brings us back to looking at our own LEX skills and strategies program. We are celebrating masteries when examples of skill application are demonstrated by our students. Skills and strategies are not ends in themselves but tools to increase knowledge. Close reading, digging deep into text enriches our students' language and better prepares them for college and the world of work where detail becomes critically important.
Please comment on this article. What are your thoughts -- Title I reading and SRSS teachers as we tip-toe our way into CC by asking you to adjust your teaching approach?
How will reading instruction change when aligned to the Common Core? Kathleen Porter Magee/1.27.12. Thomas Fordham Institute.-Common Core Watch
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