Article 1
Jimeka Dancy
January 30, 2013
SE 400-01
Article 1
Situating Strategies: An Examination of Comprehension Strategy Instruction in One Upper Elementary Classroom Oriented Toward Culturally Relevant Teaching
This article covers how teachers should work towards high academic expectations while understanding that both she and her students come from particular different histories and ways of interacting with the world. I honestly believe this concept is of value and one of the most important aspects to consider before teaching. Some kids come from homes that are both physically and verbally abusive. As a teacher it is important to understand some students may not learn and comprehend in the “matter” that we expect them to because of their family background. According to the culturally relevant teaching, it is imperative not to show favoritism towards one particular student, but to treat all students with dignity and respect. I believe that teachers should be concerned and show interest in both the student’s academic and personal life. Knowing vital information about the students as an individual is essential because it allows the teacher to know when the student is in need of nurture and support. This article also talks about the different comprehension strategies within the classroom context. Besides Math I believe Reading is the subject that majority of students struggle in. I can remember shying away from reading in both middle and high school, not because I didn’t want to read but due to the mere fact that it was difficult for me to read-out-loud and comprehend at the same time. My teacher assumed that I didn’t want to read “just because” so she would always single me out to read. This article also talks about how students should not read just to keep them busy but to read to make connections, synthesize, and monitor their own understanding of the text. In addition, the strategies mention in this article is beneficial because they allow students to read without
January 30, 2013
SE 400-01
Article 1
Situating Strategies: An Examination of Comprehension Strategy Instruction in One Upper Elementary Classroom Oriented Toward Culturally Relevant Teaching
This article covers how teachers should work towards high academic expectations while understanding that both she and her students come from particular different histories and ways of interacting with the world. I honestly believe this concept is of value and one of the most important aspects to consider before teaching. Some kids come from homes that are both physically and verbally abusive. As a teacher it is important to understand some students may not learn and comprehend in the “matter” that we expect them to because of their family background. According to the culturally relevant teaching, it is imperative not to show favoritism towards one particular student, but to treat all students with dignity and respect. I believe that teachers should be concerned and show interest in both the student’s academic and personal life. Knowing vital information about the students as an individual is essential because it allows the teacher to know when the student is in need of nurture and support. This article also talks about the different comprehension strategies within the classroom context. Besides Math I believe Reading is the subject that majority of students struggle in. I can remember shying away from reading in both middle and high school, not because I didn’t want to read but due to the mere fact that it was difficult for me to read-out-loud and comprehend at the same time. My teacher assumed that I didn’t want to read “just because” so she would always single me out to read. This article also talks about how students should not read just to keep them busy but to read to make connections, synthesize, and monitor their own understanding of the text. In addition, the strategies mention in this article is beneficial because they allow students to read without