THE FLIGHT OF HUMAN

THE  FLIGHT  OF  HUMAN



Reading  is  a  complex  cognitive  process  of  interpreting  symbols,  in  order  to  construct  or  derive  meaning. Reading  is  so  much  a  part  of  our  life.  Gods did not give us wings to fly, they  gave  us  the ability  to  read  and  write  in  our times, this  is  our  flight, the  freedom of humans,  as  Adelaida  Nieto  said.  The  most  important  resource,  that  a  reader  might  gain,  is  an  awareness  of  the  manner  in  which  we  use  language.  Consequently,  the  new  generations  may  be  involved  in  lecture  to  grow  and  be  aware  of  our  world.

Probably, some  of  you  might  determine  that  reading  is  just  taken  for  granted.  Although,  reading  is  above  all  to  do  with  language.  Lecture  may  be  used  to  handle  immediate  necessities  or  to  learn  from.  On  one  hand,  reading  for  survival  is  included  in  order  to  response  to  our  environment.  For  instance,  a  “stop”  sign  for  drivers.  On  the  other  hand,  reading  for  learning  serves  as  a  means  of  finding  out  information.  This  works  for  extending  our  general  knowledge  of  the  world.  Learning  something  new  is  not  supposed  to  be  the  only  kind  of  reading  for  learning.  Reminding  ourselves  about  half-know  facts  in  contemplation  of  supporting,  consolidating,  and  clarifying  ideas,  takes  place  too.

  


Reading  for  its  own  sake  deals  with  pleasure.  At  this  point,  teachers  should  be  open  minded,  by  cause  of  the  significant  proportion  of  our  pupils  that  may  be  lost  in  schools.  Literature,  which  is  pretended  to  offer  enjoyment,  is  required  in  some  cases  for  examinations.  Reading  helps  to  form  part  of  our  environment.  Finding  out  answers  and  making  questions  build  a  bridge  between  you  and  the  world.  A  piece  of  culture  is  allowed  in  our  thoughts,  by  the  guidance  of  reading.  The  bilingual  society  demands  the  use  of  different  languages.  If  readers  do  not  read  for  pleasure  in  their  mother  tongue  they  are  very  unlikely  to  do  so  in  a  second  or  foreign  language,  as   Catherine  Wallace  suggested.

Get  students  being  engaged  in  reading  might  take  into  account  several  aspects.  An  important  by-product  of  reading  for  pleasure  is  fluency.  This  deals  with  confidence  and  motivation.  Unless  a  pupil  gains  fluency,  the  reading  purpose  is  likely  to  be  boring  and  unmotivated.  Motivation  and  interest  is  essential  for  our  students.  Literature  needs  to  be  appeared  as  a exciting  subject  and  not  as  a bored  one  just  to  be done  to  pass the  exams.  Persisting,  valuing  and  planning  develops  the  dedication  of  every  student.  Teachers  should  involve  them  in  reading  by  providing  strategies  and  creating  a  nice  reading  context,  where  children  feel  comfortable  and  inspired.  Here  you  can  find  some  resources  to  achieve  students  read:


Confidence

2. Nursery rhymes: (Here you will find  lots  of  nursery rhymes, their history and meaning) http://www.rhymes.org.uk/





Motivation 
 and
 interest
1. Involve  students  in  choosing  reading  materials  for  the  library,  for  example  browsing  the  book  catalogues  and  voting  on  the  titles  you  could  order.  This  will  give  them  responsibility,  make  them  feel  valued,  give  them  a  sense  of  ownership  of  the  books  and  provide  you  with  up-to-date  information  on  students  likes/  dislikes.

2.  Use  reading  groups  and  pupil  librarians  to  input  to  this  process.

3.  Give  students  awards  according  to  the  amount  of  books  reading.  Also,  they  will  need  to  complete  some  questions  and  activities  from  each  book.


Dedication
1.  Older  students  helping  younger  children  read  as  “reading  buddies”

2.  publicizing  student  “recommend  reads”

3.  students  talking  about  their  favorite  books  in  assembly.


Bibliography:

Wallace, C. (1992). Reading.  Language  teaching.  A  scheme  for  teacher  education.  (Pp:  1  -  7).  Oxford:  Oxford  University  Press.

The  largest  teachers’  union.  Recuperado  de  http://www.teachers.org.uk/node/12432

Nieto,  A.  (2002).  ¿Se  le  hubieran  quemado  las  alas  a  Ícaro  si  supiera  leer?  Recuperado  de  http://www.lecturayescritura.com.ar/ponenciadelaida.htm





5 comentarios:

  • Alberto.Z | 19 de octubre de 2013, 4:47

    Hello Cris,

    I must confess that I'm absolutely amazed with your post. To be honest, this is one of those times in which you wish that the text that you are reading would never end, since you are totally involved and engaged by it.

    When I was a child, I never felt motivated by reading. Probably because of my teachers never transmit me the pleasure of reading, since always was out of obligation. I realize now how different it could have been everything, if at least one of my teachers, have been able to convey to me what you have reflected in just six hundred words. As far as I’m concerned, this is one of our more challenging missions, among many others, as future teachers. Because nowadays, we have to fight against all those video games, which the only thing they do is to monopolize the attention and interest of the child.

    Moreover, the sequencing of ideas you've proposed in the post, and the resources it includes, are highly interesting both from the point of view of promoting reading, and from the perspective of the development of creativity and confidence of the student.

    My overall impression is that your post includes relevant information about this topic that in many cases may be difficult to carry out successfully. As well as, it is very well structured and written, and is easy to read. Apart of that, and among all of what you say in the post, I keep the idea of “finding out answers and making questions build a bridge between you and the world”, I really like this idea.

    Congratulations Cris, Great post!!!.

  • Unknown | 19 de octubre de 2013, 10:56

    Hi Albert!

    First of all, your comment make me feel very pleased. It is great that my post has being useful for you.

    I empathize with you in the sense that reading was also for me a boring subject, just to be done to pass the exams. Finishing my readings had been appeared as a hard and demanding activity. I start reading this summer, thankfully to my best friend. She captivated my attention with "El Psicoanalista". I enjoyed this lecture and since this time I have not stopped reading. I recommend you! :)

    As future teachers, we need to develop and engage children in reading. The would achive an awareness of the way above all to do with language. Moreover, it helps you to became part of the world, and grow internally.

    The resources that are posted can be helpful for us. I would like to know more, so it will be fantastic if everyone gives a suggestion.

    Thank you Alberto, and have a nice weekend!!!

  • Unknown | 20 de octubre de 2013, 7:27

    Nuria has posted in her blog about encouraging reading. Have a look at her experiences from Practicum and its interesting suggestions:
    http://nuriatheexplorer.blogspot.com.es/2013/10/encouraging-reading-in-children.html

  • Marta Muñoz | 20 de octubre de 2013, 15:07

    Dear Cristina:

    I have read your post about reading and I have found you perspective very interesting.

    As Alberto says, nowadays it is very difficult to make our students interested in reading as, in our society, there are many technological resources for children’s entertaining. Due to laziness or lack of time parents often abuse from these resources and children end up watching TV, playing computer games... It is obviously easier to become addicted to these games as it involves less mental effort than reading. However, nothing is better than reading as it stimulates children’s imagination, intelligence and creativity.

    Although I believe that teachers play a very important role in the task of creating the habit of reading, I believe that it is at home that children learn to love books. Parents need to familiarize children with books from the cot. In doing this, parents play an important role as children are very aware of their parents’ habits. Reading aloud, taking them to the library, giving them books, encouraging them to participate in reading... are different things that parents can do to foster reading. If this task is carried out effectively at home, it would be much easier for teachers to maintain and promote this habit.

    From my experience, I can say that reading takes us to the adventure of learning about and discovering new worlds.

  • Unknown | 21 de octubre de 2013, 12:36

    Hi Marta!

    Thank you for the support . Your opinion exposed is found captivating and useful. Parents involved in their children’s reading are a positive and convincing idea. Parents serve as a model for our pupils. For this reason, they should performance as a motivating and creative tool.

    From the school community, it would be effective to create significant reading workshop. This meeting might be done for the parents. They will learn several aspects and methodologies to construct a nice reading environment for children. Moreover, they will be prepare to engage their pupils in the magic world of reading.

    Again Marta, thanks for your assistance in this blog. The idea is great, and I will keep in mind.

    Have a nice week,
    Cristina

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