Return-Path: <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.0.Beta5/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id JAA05690; Thu, 9 Sep 1999 09:43:21 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 09:43:21 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <19990909134141.91609.qmail@hotmail.com> Errors-To: lmann@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "ralph silva" <silva_ralph@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:129] phonics/accountability X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Status: OR It sounds like the issue of reading method arouses much passion on all sides. Being the moderator of this discussion forum, I would like us to look at the accountability aspects of phonics vs whole language vs mix & match. First, let me give you my background in this area. Vermont Adult Learning has provided training for me in the areas of LD (assessment, teaching technique, and accommodation), and Wilson phonics method. I am not a reading specialist, spending most of my time with computer basics, GED, and college prep. I have a few early LD readers. What I tend to do with them involves whole reading, because 1) They seem to hate phonics, 2) I'm not that good at it, and 3)(here's the accountability part) I cannot devote the time needed to do good phonics-based teaching, which takes more time consuming intense, one on one interaction. With a tiny staff of teachers, a constant stream of GED, ABE, college prep students, and a separate influx of Welfare Reform participants, I may have an hour or two per week to devote to an early reader(they also have time constraints-most of them work full time). Where does the weight of my accountability lie? I'm sure many of you have similar situations; small staff, more learners, more mandates from above. How do you keep all the pie plates up in the air? RS ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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