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ALEA Victoria does not recommend the 'package' approach as the situation is complex and requires a range of strategies depending on individual needs. There is no easy answer! An excellent starting point is the MyRead website http://www.myread.org/ for strategies for teaching reading in the middle years. It particularly supports teachers of underperforming students in the middle years (Years 4 – 9). MyRead is based on the beliefs that:
- All students can be successful readers·
- All teachers are teachers of reading·
- Teachers make a difference·
- Monitoring and assessment inform teaching and learning·
- Teachers need a repertoire of flexible practices
Another extremely useful resource is Success with Reading and Writing: Teacher Manual and Student Log, (Rowe, Lamont and others, Dellasta 2000). It is designed to assist teachers as they work beyond the early years of schooling. Aimed to help students 8 – 13 who are at risk with their reading and writing (available from the ALEA bookshop).Middle Years research has indicated that middle years’ teachers found the Making a Difference resource useful for their students with literacy needs. It was originally developed by Elaine Furniss but has recently been updated by Ruth Crilly (DE&T Middle Years Team). The materials will be in print during 2004 and selected teachers from all regions have been trained to present Professional Development to introduce the program. It has several components that focus on reading and writing and literacy across the curriculum. Your regional office should be able to provide further details. |
