Скачать или смотреть East End Education Forum- Reading Instruction: Theory, Practice, and Home Support 01/18/2023

Produced and Hosted by Bob Tymann, EdD
Supported by the East Hampton Education Foundation
Host Bob Tymann, principal, central office administrator, adjunct professor at Hofstra University and S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook, and teacher of Biology and Social Studies for over 30 years, leads discussions with local educators, parents, and students.
Guests: Toni Ann Schmitt & Michael Cox

The episode of "East End Education Forum" focuses on on reading instruction; exploring the complex and foundational skill of reading, shedding light on the debates surrounding phonics and whole language approaches, cueing systems, and strategies for effective reading instruction.

Key Insights:
Importance of Reading: Reading is fundamental to all learning. The show underscores the complexity of teaching reading, aiming to demystify the controversies between phonics, whole language, and balanced literacy approaches.
Cueing Systems: They discus 3 cueing systems (meaning, syntax, and visual), highlighting their roles in helping students deduce meaning from text. There's a move towards scrutinizing the effectiveness of relying solely on these systems.
Phonics vs. Whole Language: They address the debate between phonics (focusing on decoding and letter-sound relationships) and whole language (emphasizing reading for meaning and using context clues) approaches. Current trends suggest a shift back towards phonics for its direct teaching of decoding skills.
Balanced Literacy Approach: They discuss integrating phonics into a balanced literacy framework, recognizing the need for systematic phonics instruction alongside strategies that promote a love for reading and comprehension skills.
Home Support: The importance of parental involvement in reading instruction is underscored, with suggestions for home activities that support different stages of reading development.

Educational Strategies and Tools:
Tapping and Chunking: These tactile strategies help students break down and decode words by identifying sounds, blends, and syllable patterns.
Orthographic Mapping: This cognitive process links the visual representation of words with their spoken counterparts, facilitating long-term memory of word patterns and aiding in fluency.
Engaging Phonics Instruction: Phonics instruction doesn't have to be dull. Making it interactive and fun through songs, dances, and hands-on activities can significantly enhance learning.
Diagnostic Assessments: Understanding each child's reading level and language skills is crucial for tailored instruction that meets their individual needs.


Filmed at LTV Studios on 01/18/2023