There is no single correct method for teaching a student how to read. A teacher must try all methods until they find what works best for that child. Throughout this time, a teacher must use a diagnostic pattern to prevent difficulties in learning to read as well as how to improve a student’s reading so that they can reach their potential for reading.
There are two parts to the diagnostic pattern. The first is identification. Here is where the teacher identifies the student’s present level of performance in word recognition and comprehension. This is done by using a variety of reading assessments. The second part is appraisal. This is where the teacher evaluates what and how the student reads in relationship to their potential. Knowing a child’s potential can help a teacher cater their instruction to the student’s individual …show more content…
A portfolio consists of a file or folder of selections of student work collected over a period of time. This provides evidence of student learning, achievement, and progress in academic areas. Portfolios can provide a broad picture of individual performance assembled over time. Portfolios are most common in writing and language arts.
Portfolios can contain many different works. They can be teacher centered where they serve in school accountability and grading or they can be student centered in which students collect most of the items and are involved in self-assessment. This enables students to take responsibility of their learning.
Portfolios can contain written as well as artistic responses to reading. They can contain works in progress and even a list of books read over time. We combine our student’s portfolios with traditional assessments such as tests, worksheets, and homework assignments so that multiple measures can be used to assess a student’s level of