Post on 08-Jan-2016
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Ellen Bonnard and Molly Verleger
Discrepancy in incorporating reading across the curriculum into the world language classroom Reading across the curriculum is required in the districtLevel-appropriate reading materials are very limited in the
district adopted textbook and supplementary materialsTeachers are lacking the necessary training to include
substantial reading in the second language classroomReading in the second language classroom does not need
to be in English to reinforce literacy.
Instructional/Training needsTraining in reading strategies for second language
teachers; use of reference tools, connecting 1st language strategies to 2nd language
Exploration of Internet sourcesIncorporation of authentic reading materials; i.e. realiaUse of Smartboard, document camera, video cameraGrant writing in order to build classroom libraries of level
appropriate materials
ValidationResearch indicates that increasing the time spent reading
and varying the materials available to students for this purpose, have significant learning benefits in both the language course as well as honing skills that are needed in other courses.
Nation, P. (1997). http://jalt-publications.org/tlt/files/97/may/extensive.htm
www.ncssfl.org/papers/benefitssecondlanguagestudyNEA.pdf
Non-instructional needsAddress level differences among studentsAwareness of students interest in reading materialsMotivationAttendanceParticipationRewards
Learning EnvironmentThe reading component could take place in various
venues such as; the classroom, library, computer lab, outdoors, community venues, student travel.
Second language teachers at the middle school and high school level from first-year through Advanced Placement courses.
The reading materials will be used throughout the district mandated curricula as promoted by the national standards which include culture, connections, communities, comparisons and communication.
Learning Environments (cont.)Smartboards, computer labs and laptop computer carts,
overhead projectors, video cameras, Internet access, TV and DVD/VHS players, document cameras, sound equipment
Are the materials school appropriate? Will the board approve the materials that supplement the benchmark? Will all students be provided with the new materials? Will they respect the new materials for lasting value? Will any cost be incurred by the students/communities?
LearnersAll students of all abilities in all language classes.Students who have limited access to reading materials
outside of the classroom.