How a student responds to literature we be all based on their individual child development. Every child develops at a different rate which makes it complex for the teacher. But this information is important for the teacher to know because then the teacher will know how that student is able to create meaning from a book or story. The teacher can focus on the student's strengths and try to strengthen their weaknesses during the processes of assessing children's responses to the books they read. In order for students to create responses to their readings the must be at a development level where they can based their response on prior knowledge or background experiences. This becomes quite difficult when students learn about another culture because they have no prior knowledge of the culture. So it is the teachers job to create meaningful learning interactions that help students understand the culture and what they are reading about.
The information in this chapter is very valuable to me and my future teaching because it tells me to be patient with those student's who don't understand right away because the child could be a different developmental level then the other students.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Chapter One: The Books: Children's Literature
"A book can be a magic ticket to a faraway or in imaginary place," -Denise Johnson
I loved that quote. I do believe that a book can make a difference in a students comprehension as well as change their personal life. The first chapter talked a lot about the benefits of children literature. Children's literature has personal benefits as well and educational benefits. The personal benefits are all about giving the reader background knowledge and a creative imagination that will overall help develop a child's insight and clarity towards certain subjects. On the of that, children's literature helps educational purposes because it works with the children's language and literacy development. In order for it to have benefits it must be quality literature that is purposeful and appeals to the reader.
When I think back on my Elementary years I don't remember a book that really stood out to me. There were no books that really made a difference. But as I grew into my middle school year I do remember reading books written by Shel Silverstein and the Chicken Soup books. Shel Silverstein has the ability to speak to me. I love getting lost in poetry and reading in a rhythm. The Chicken Soup Books for the Kids Soul and so on, were books I really liked because they consisted of short stories. I read both of this books on my own time.
When I am a teacher i hope I can present a book to the children that is going to make a difference and benefit them in education as well as personal. I hope this Literature class opens my eyes to a lot of new and exciting book material I can bring into the classroom.
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