The Reading Teacher

THE READING TEACHER

Module 12(University ofthe Philippines-Ou)

Source: http://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_bu_how_books_can_open_your_mind

What is your ideal teacher of reading?

x-Factor

The teacher as the

The teacher as a major cause of the “low quality education” (EDCOM

report)

Reform should originate from teachers and administrators –

Hesson and Weeks (1991)

Teachers play a critical role in

influencing reading

achievement

Affective considerations among teachers

1. High expectations of students and of themselves as teachers2. Warm & Caring Attitude to students

3. Focus on needs of students

4. Highly flexible, enthusiastic and imaginative instruction

5. High levels of personal comfort during interactions with students

THE PYGMALION PRINCIPLE: The Effect of Teacher Expectations on

Student Learning

Source: kevinmincher.com

The Teacher as Scholar

The teacher’s main task is to develop students who can and do

read

A teacher must be naturally curious and always asks

questions

How do I

stimulat

e

learning

?

How do I set my student ablaze with

the desire for knowledge?

How can I make them lifelong learners?

A teacher must have continuing education

1.Professional literature

2.Subject Matter

3.Curriculum

4.Reading Methodology

The Teacher as ROMANTICIST

Immersion in the world of books, stories, poetry, and

drama

Being literate exemplars

Understanding and

acceptance of why students communicate

as they do

Enlightening students’

minds

The teacher’s greatest gift to students

Love affair with language and books

A Positive Teachercreates a positive classroom atmosphere to promote reading;

is competent, constantly striving for the best; and

is realistic but always looking for the best in his/her students;

Realizes that positive expectations coupled with high level of teaching ability promotes maximum achievement from students

This presentation was submitted by

JONARD A. EVANGELISTA

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for LLE 202

First Semester 2014.