Phonics

1a. Reaction to information on the WEB. 10 pts When I first read the “Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire” all I could think about is how many women and men were killed and how many children may have been left behind. I wondered what happened to all the children of this tragic event, nevertheless, these deaths were preventable, but due to neglect safety features and locked doors inside the factory. Therefore, this brought a widespread attention to industrial safety.What is sad about all of this is…

Columba, Kim, and Moe (2009) asserted that storytelling is the natural way the mind works, citing Jackson, who wrote, “Stories do not simply contain knowledge, they are themselves the knowledge we want students to possess” (p. 2). Consequently, comprehension is the most important part of reading, yet Cunningham and Allington (2016) stated that it receives the least attention. When students understand the text, they are motivated to read and to learn. Teachers must, therefore, ensure that…

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects many children and even some adults. In time and with a great amount of research the field of psychology has been able to create a way around this disorder for families and individuals suffering from it. However, ADHD can come with other symptoms such as trouble concentrating or reading difficulties. It is important that future clinicians use all of this research to help future and existing clients with these difficulties. To help with…

Assignment 1 EDF3306 Vocabulary and spelling. Theories based around the ideas of teaching vocabulary and spelling have informed much of what teachers include in their lesson and how they teach the topics of vocabulary and spelling. Throughout this text, I will touch on the theories informing the research established in this field whilst also looking at teaching vocabulary and spelling in a practical way. Theoretical Information Included in Digital Resource The teaching of vocabulary is…

instead. The writing style developed by the Egyptians was ancient Hieroglyphics and Hieratic. The writing began as pictures that signified different words. These words then later transferred to represent different sounds and became an early form of phonics. One of…

Introduction The writing sample used in this analysis is from a young English Language Learner’s journal. The topic of the student wrote about is a current news event—bombings that occurred in New York and New Jersey in September of 2016. There is no verbal speech involved in this analysis, so I will be focusing solely the student’s writing. In order to understand the student’s comprehension of the English language through writing, I will have to look closely at the sample to see their…

Introduction Professional development is important to consider when becoming a teacher. There are many factors that go into describing what professional development is. To sum up what professional development is the basic definition is procuring the skills and the knowledge for career achievement. In this case it is how schools and districts are developed to give the best success rate possible. The county I am reviewing and implementing is Flagler. They use the model provided by Robert Marzano.…

The persistence of Ebonics defies the intentions behind the dehumanization of African people. Furthermore, the use of Ebonics in literature highlights this defiance and persistence. In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Hurston paints the picture of displaced descendants of enslaved Africans lacking their native tongue in the color of their innovative vibrant language (Ebonics). In her use of Ebonics, Hurston promotes the value of African American language while adequately displaying the complexity…

1. When considering the theories of oral language development, which do you feel best explains your own viewpoint and why? The Social Interactionist Viewpoint explains my viewpoint of language development. Lev Vygotsky built on Piaget’s Constructionist theories that oral language is predetermined and without cognition language development is limited. Piaget developed the idea of stages of language development, although he recognized that not all children reach the final Abstract Reasoning…

INTRODUCTION The purpose of the first part of this report critically reflects on the understandings in Indigenous Education that have been gained from unit topics. The report acknowledges that Standard Australian English is a second language for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, that attitudes need to change both of teachers and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and parents, and the need for schools to adopt a culturally supportive framework. In addition best…