1). Some of my favorite discoveries from EDU 505 have been how to create both a blog and wiki. I never knew how to take part in either of these web 2.0 tools. I know I most definitely will use both of those tools as I become an elementary teacher. Both of those tools will be an excellent way to communicate with both parents and students.
2). This course has affected my lifelong learning as an educator because it has made me come to realize how many fun and exciting things you can do on the web to implement into your teaching. I do know that I have become much more interested in the use of technology in education.
3). EVERYTHING from this course has been a takeaway for me. I have learned so many educational/technological tools to implement into my teaching. I know for sure a classroom blog will be a necessity for me as a teacher.
4). I honestly don't think anything needs to be done differently to improve this course. I loved how there was a summary of the task that needed to be complete in the module. I too like how the professor included samples of his work on that specific module. It was nice to see some firsthand work, and know the expected outcome.
5). I most definitely would participate in another discovery learning program like EDU 505. It is intriguing, and unique to learn all sorts of new technology to incorporate into your classroom, and your teaching. The students love gaining more computer based knowledge and skills.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Incoporating Emergent Literacy into Prechools/Low Income Based Preschools
1). Emergent Literacy: Early Reading and Writing Development
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/emergent-literacy.htm
Summary: As I was compiling a research report for another graduate course I came across this website. I found this website beneficial because it provided an overview of what exactly emergent literacy is, and the components that make up emergent literacy. This website gave me an insight as to what areas of emergent literacy I wanted to research further.
Commentary: I would give this website a 3 out of 5 stars because the article was brief, but it did provide a sneak peek about the components of emergent literacy. I was hoping this website would describe more than abc identification, and emerging writing.
2). Increasing the literacy behaviors of preschool children through environmental modification and teacher mediation.
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-33474232_ITM
Summary: This article provided me with a study of 9 low-income based preschools, as how the teachers provided their students with choices whether to engage in literacy activities throughout the day. It also talked about how parental involvement, and learning through play are vital factors in emergent literacy.
Commentary: I would definitely give the website/article 5 out of 5 stars. This article was filled with vital information, as I composed my research. It really laid the foundations of when emergent literacy evolved, and went in depth into the components of emergent literacy.
3). Does Sesame Street Enhance School Readiness?
http://books.google.com/books?id=nIzN0UlokhAC&pg=PA123&lpg=PA123&dq=emergent+literacy+in+low+income+based+preschools\&source=bl&ots=qZWm6w1VGu&sig=a4XHwOl6fmhwaU0QiqJ2EWIuwdc&hl=en&ei=yKxjSt-LD4vKtgfr7LT0Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4
Summary: This website/article informed me of the skills that Sesame Street has to improve a preschool/kindergarten student and their abilities to perform emergent literacy skills. The watching of Sesame Street gave low income based children better scores on given tests in regards to emergent literacy.
Commentary: 4 out of 5 stars was given to this website/article because it gave me great evidence to put in my research project, but I feel it could have been much more in depth in regards to their research.
4). As Many as 27,000 Children Cut From Preschool in New State Budget Plan
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-many-as-27000-children-cut-from-preschool-in-new-state-budget-plan
Summary: I just came across this website and I was amazed to read this headline! I can't believe that Illinois in regards to their state budget cut income for preschool children. This income cut will only result in these children having later problems in education.
Commentary: I give this website/article a 3 out of 5, even though I was not impressed with the article I was glad that I read it. It proves the lack of interest in Illinois when it comes to their education system.
5). Supporting Emergent Literacy among Young American Indian Students.
http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9215/indian.htm
Summary: This article provided information that expresses the importance of all ethnicity's and how emergent literacy skills need to be implemented.
Commentary: I gave this website a 5 out of 5 because it gave great ways how emergent literacy is promoted with American Indian Students. It also gave me great ideas to incorporate into my teaching of emergent literacy.
6). Journaling in Head Start to increase literacy
http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/node/17194
Summary: This article provides the importance of journaling in a low-income preschool. It proved the importance of how children at that age level need to boost their confidence through writing with the assistance of a teacher.
Commentary: 3 out of 5 for this article. This article was very interesting to read, I just wish there was more of it.
7). HEAD START
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.bell/background_history
Summary: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article. It was very intriguing and interesting to read about Head Start evolved, as I work in a Head Start Classroom.
Commentary: 5 out of 5 stars! Great insight as to why Head Start came about. Nice to hear how President Lyndon B. Johnson cared so much to provide poverty stricken children to gain a preschool experience to enhance skills they may be lacking in.
8). Enhancing Emergent Literacy in a Preschool Program Through Teacher-Researcher Collaboration
http://www.ciera.org/library/reports/inquiry-2/2-011/Report%202-011.html
Summary: This is an abstract to a research article on how teachers can enhance emergent literacy skills. This article provided insight on different ways educators could increase these skills with the use of their homes, communities, socializing and much more.
Commentary: 3 out of 5 stars. Some parts of this research article I could understand, but the topic and research was so broad it become tedious to read.
9). Games to Support Teaching Emergent Literacy
http://www.theclassroomkit.com/teaching-emergent-literacy.html
Summary: Great website that provides wonderful ideas/games that will make emergent literacy much more enjoying in a preschool/early primary classroom.
Commentary: 4 out of 5 stars! Excellent resource for the classroom to incorporate emergent literacy skills. Wish I saw more!!
10). Promoting Literacy Through Music
http://www.songsforteaching.com/lb/literacymusic.htm
Summary: Promoting emergent literacy through music is great! Children really pick up on important parts of emergent literacy through singing, and dancing.
Commentary: 5 out of 5 stars! LOVED this website. Music really does play an important role in the emergence of literacy!
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/emergent-literacy.htm
Summary: As I was compiling a research report for another graduate course I came across this website. I found this website beneficial because it provided an overview of what exactly emergent literacy is, and the components that make up emergent literacy. This website gave me an insight as to what areas of emergent literacy I wanted to research further.
Commentary: I would give this website a 3 out of 5 stars because the article was brief, but it did provide a sneak peek about the components of emergent literacy. I was hoping this website would describe more than abc identification, and emerging writing.
2). Increasing the literacy behaviors of preschool children through environmental modification and teacher mediation.
http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-33474232_ITM
Summary: This article provided me with a study of 9 low-income based preschools, as how the teachers provided their students with choices whether to engage in literacy activities throughout the day. It also talked about how parental involvement, and learning through play are vital factors in emergent literacy.
Commentary: I would definitely give the website/article 5 out of 5 stars. This article was filled with vital information, as I composed my research. It really laid the foundations of when emergent literacy evolved, and went in depth into the components of emergent literacy.
3). Does Sesame Street Enhance School Readiness?
http://books.google.com/books?id=nIzN0UlokhAC&pg=PA123&lpg=PA123&dq=emergent+literacy+in+low+income+based+preschools\&source=bl&ots=qZWm6w1VGu&sig=a4XHwOl6fmhwaU0QiqJ2EWIuwdc&hl=en&ei=yKxjSt-LD4vKtgfr7LT0Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4
Summary: This website/article informed me of the skills that Sesame Street has to improve a preschool/kindergarten student and their abilities to perform emergent literacy skills. The watching of Sesame Street gave low income based children better scores on given tests in regards to emergent literacy.
Commentary: 4 out of 5 stars was given to this website/article because it gave me great evidence to put in my research project, but I feel it could have been much more in depth in regards to their research.
4). As Many as 27,000 Children Cut From Preschool in New State Budget Plan
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-many-as-27000-children-cut-from-preschool-in-new-state-budget-plan
Summary: I just came across this website and I was amazed to read this headline! I can't believe that Illinois in regards to their state budget cut income for preschool children. This income cut will only result in these children having later problems in education.
Commentary: I give this website/article a 3 out of 5, even though I was not impressed with the article I was glad that I read it. It proves the lack of interest in Illinois when it comes to their education system.
5). Supporting Emergent Literacy among Young American Indian Students.
http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9215/indian.htm
Summary: This article provided information that expresses the importance of all ethnicity's and how emergent literacy skills need to be implemented.
Commentary: I gave this website a 5 out of 5 because it gave great ways how emergent literacy is promoted with American Indian Students. It also gave me great ideas to incorporate into my teaching of emergent literacy.
6). Journaling in Head Start to increase literacy
http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/node/17194
Summary: This article provides the importance of journaling in a low-income preschool. It proved the importance of how children at that age level need to boost their confidence through writing with the assistance of a teacher.
Commentary: 3 out of 5 for this article. This article was very interesting to read, I just wish there was more of it.
7). HEAD START
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.bell/background_history
Summary: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article. It was very intriguing and interesting to read about Head Start evolved, as I work in a Head Start Classroom.
Commentary: 5 out of 5 stars! Great insight as to why Head Start came about. Nice to hear how President Lyndon B. Johnson cared so much to provide poverty stricken children to gain a preschool experience to enhance skills they may be lacking in.
8). Enhancing Emergent Literacy in a Preschool Program Through Teacher-Researcher Collaboration
http://www.ciera.org/library/reports/inquiry-2/2-011/Report%202-011.html
Summary: This is an abstract to a research article on how teachers can enhance emergent literacy skills. This article provided insight on different ways educators could increase these skills with the use of their homes, communities, socializing and much more.
Commentary: 3 out of 5 stars. Some parts of this research article I could understand, but the topic and research was so broad it become tedious to read.
9). Games to Support Teaching Emergent Literacy
http://www.theclassroomkit.com/teaching-emergent-literacy.html
Summary: Great website that provides wonderful ideas/games that will make emergent literacy much more enjoying in a preschool/early primary classroom.
Commentary: 4 out of 5 stars! Excellent resource for the classroom to incorporate emergent literacy skills. Wish I saw more!!
10). Promoting Literacy Through Music
http://www.songsforteaching.com/lb/literacymusic.htm
Summary: Promoting emergent literacy through music is great! Children really pick up on important parts of emergent literacy through singing, and dancing.
Commentary: 5 out of 5 stars! LOVED this website. Music really does play an important role in the emergence of literacy!
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