EP114 Development in School-Aged Students

Unit 8 SeminarThe Literacy Continuum

Seminar Agenda

Learning Outcomes

Unit 8 Assignments

Literacy

Diversity in Reading Development

Final Project

Questions

Unit 8 LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of Unit 8, you should be able to

1. Identify diversities in reading development 2. Explain how Educational Paraprofessionals can address

diversities in reading development 3. Explain how Educational Paraprofessionals can use student

input to inform teaching practices4. Identify challenges of a low-level reader and explain how

paraprofessionals can assist and motivate low performing students

Unit 8 Assignments

Complete Readings

View Web Resources

Watch Video

Respond to the discussion thread under Discussion

Either attend Seminar OR complete Seminar Option

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Reading: Emergent Literacy

Attitudes toward books Behaviors with books Letter and word recognition Writing behaviors Knowledge about nature and

purposes of written language Parents encourage by modeling and

sharing literacy experiences

Reading:

Letter Recognition, Phonological Awareness

Hearing specific syllables within words

Dividing words into phonemes Blending phonemes into words Identifying words that rhyme

Reading: Word Recognition The developmental progression:

• identifying words in context• identifying visual characteristics of letters• using letters for phonological cues • “sounding out” words• recognizing words automatically

sight vocabulary

Reading: Metacognition

Awareness that reading involves making sense of text

Strategies for comprehending written material • comprehension monitoring• backtracking

Diversity in Reading Development

Intellectual disabilities• general learning disability• sensory impairments• reading disorders (e.g., dyslexia)

Gender • girls tend to read better, enjoy it more

SES• high-income families = more literacy-rich environments

Ethnic/Cultural• emphasis on reading varies by culture

Language • regular, predictable spelling patterns = easier to read

Promoting Reading Development

Help parents acquire storybook reading skills Use meaningful activities Encourage transfer of skills across languages Identify and address problems early Read interesting fiction and nonfiction Conduct group discussions Encourage use of a variety of media to interpret readings Encourage reading outside of school

Your thoughts… Provide examples of diversities in

reading development. According to the reading, what are

ways the Educational Paraprofessional can address diversities in reading and promote reading development?

More thoughts… According to the article, "Motivating

Low Performing Adolescent Readers", what are the challenges a low-level reader experiences?

How can Educational Paraprofessionals assist and motivate low-performing students?

Final Project DirectionsYour Final Project is an opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and strategies you explored during the term. Choose ONE (1) of the following case scenarios to analyze from your text Child Development and Education: 

Chapter 1: Tonya, p. 3 (Kindergarten) Chapter 5: Cedric and Barbara, p. 63-64 (Family ties) Chapter 9: Mario, p. 313 (Issues in ESOL)

Final Project cont.Consider everything you have learned about the development of school-age students throughout the term. Use reading assignments, web resources, and videos from the entire course for information as well as related outside sources if you wish.

For the case study you selected, address the following in essay form:

Address the following…

1. Describe the social/emotional, cognitive, and physical growth and developmental stage of the student in your case study (Hint: Determine the student's approximate age and return to your Unit 2 Developmental Milestone's Project as well as information provided in the case study.)

2. Explain how the student's situation in the case study is affected by these particular stages of growth and development.

3. Decide what, if any, biological and/or environmental factors have affected the development of the student in the case study. Support your decision and provide examples.

Address the following…

4. Imagine that you are an Educational Paraprofessional involved with the student in this scenario, and explain how you can apply educational development theories to the student.

5. Explain the ethical issues that apply to this case study (Review "The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession" that you read about in Unit 1 at the National Education Association Website: http://www.nea.org/home/30442.htm). If the NEA code was violated, make suggestions about possible improvements.

6. Discuss your opinion on the outcome of this case study and make suggestions from an educational perspective on how you might improve the outcome.

RequirementsYour response should be approximately 4-6 (total) typed, double-spaced pages, written in complete sentences, and organized into paragraphs. Be sure to adhere to APA manuscript style (refer to the Kaplan Writing Center for help) and to include:

• A title page (contains three items: a running head (a short version of the title) and page number, the paper's title, and the author's name)

• The paper itself, including in-text citations to support your essay

• A reference page (see the APA Quick Reference for help with citations)

Formatting StandardsHere are a few additional formatting standards to keep in mind:

• Use standard margins: 1" on all sides. • Use standard 12-point font size, Arial or Times

New Roman• Use standard double-spacing: average of 22 lines

per page, and between 20 and 24 lines per page. • Use left-aligned text. Do not right-justify. • There should be no subtitles or spaces between

paragraphs within the paper.

Questions?

Let’s talk about any items of confusion.

ReferencesMcDevitt, T. M., & Ormrod, J. E. (2010). Child

Development and Education. Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.