Topic: Research-based Characteristics of Successful Reading Instruction

Topic: Research-based Characteristics of Successful Reading Instruction

One-minute review:

Direct instruction in phonemic awareness.

Explicit, systematic phonics instruction.

Instruction in fluency.

Direct and indirect vocabulary instruction.;

Comprehension strategies instruction.

Provide direct instruction that includes.

Making learning goals clear.

Asking questions to monitor student understanding and providing feedback to students about their progress.

Modeling and direct explanation to teach students strategies.

Coaching teaching style vs. telling.

Engage students in higher level responses.

Source: BM Taylor, et al. Reading Research Quarterly (January/February/March 2005), 44-45. A publication of the International Reading Association (IRA).

Comment: This list of research-based traits of successful reading instruction could provide an interesting discussion. What does “coaching teaching style” mean? How is “direct explanation” different from “telling?” What exactly is meant by “modeling”? How do you define “phonemic awareness” and how do you use direct instruction in teaching it? How do you make “learning goals” clear? I have my own answers to these questions, but I’m not sure others would agree. RayS.