Revise Discussion Post
Textbook Information
Rasinski, Timothy V. (2011) Rebuilding the foundation: Effective reading instruction for 21st century literacy.Solution Tree Press; Bloomington, IN. ISBN: 978-1-935542-00-1. (Additional readings assigned in class)
Course Description
Focuses on the study of theoretical foundations, past and present, for the teaching of reading and how these theories influence classroom practices. Research concerning theory and practice will be emphasized as it concerns emergent literacy and developmental reading.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
• identify major learning theories and connect each to reading instructional practices
• describe the influences of key reading theory on historical reading instructional practice
• align key components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) with research-based models and methods of instruction
• demonstrate depth of professional reflection in analyzing their own teaching practice in light of qualities of effective literacy instruction
• describe and support a developing theoretical stance for reading instruction citing both learning and reading theory, and including web-based examples
• outline specific and intentional strategies for supporting literacy needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students
Requirements for Papers and Written Assignments
All papers and written assignments are to be double-spaced and in 11 or 12 point font. It must follow the guidelines as described in the 6thedition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA).In addition, all written work will be assessed using an evaluation rubric which students are expected to use when completing the assignment. Graduate level/professional writing is free of grammatical and mechanical errors. Grammar and mechanics are to be of graduate/professional level for highest rating on any assignment.
Discussion Forum
This week your post will be to provide explanation of the relationship between a given learning theory and a reading theory. You will also include a metaphor for the confluence of those learning theories. For example, after describing the relationship between the Constructivist learning theory and the Transactional Reading theory I would use a metaphor to illustrate them such as:
"The Constructivist and Transactional Reading theories are like a climbing team scaling a cliff with varied ledges and pull offs. The climbers have the same goal (to reach the summit: to develop in literacy skills), but each brings a differing level of prerequisite skills and understanding (schema). This will determine how they climb, the rate at which they climb, and the confidence with which they proceed. It will be most successful if they have purposeful dialogue as they climb so as to learn from one another. The climbing guide (teacher) will provide varied scaffolds to assist the climbers based on their assessed incoming level of skill, and will adjust those supports as needed along the way."
Respond to one other post in addition to submitting your own response*
1. First, select one of the following Learning Theories (Cognitive, Behaviorist, Constructivist) and one Reading Theory which is aligned with the Learning Theory you selected (Interactive, Traditional, Transactional).
2. Next, briefly explain how the two are related.
3. Then, explain a metaphor you have created which illustrates the two. You may convey this in words or an annotated illustration.
4. Don't forget to respond to at least one of your peer's posts as well.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.