In this podcast, Diane Snowball discusses the pedagogical importance of Shared Reading in children's reading experiences. She highlights book selection, fluency, comprehension, and reading strategies. The conversation also covers teaching comprehension strategies and the use of different text genres. The hosts emphasise professional learning and practical aspects of Shared Reading, including the use of poetry and Teachific as a resource for poems. This podcast provides valuable insights for educators aiming to greatly improve their teaching methods in reading.
In this podcast, Diane Snowball discusses how Shared Reading fits into the broader reading experiences of children, and it’s deep pedagogical base.
She emphasises the gradual release of responsibility from reading aloud to independent practice in reading. Diane highlights the importance of choosing appropriate books for Shared Reading and how this practice fosters fluency, comprehension, and the development of various reading strategies.
The conversation delves into teaching reading comprehension strategies, such as inferring and metacognition, during Shared Reading. Diane also stresses the importance of helping children recognise high-frequency words. Additionally, she mentions engaging activities associated with Shared Reading experiences, including Reader's Theatre, dramatization, artwork, rewriting stories, and creating new stories based on established patterns.
Diane emphasises the significance of choosing engaging and high-quality materials for Shared Reading and encouraging a love for reading in children. Teachers can help students build a repertoire of reading strategies and make Shared Reading an enjoyable and effective pedagogical tool.
Diane touches on the use of different text genres, both fiction and non-fiction, and how they can help children understand text patterns and structures. The conversation emphasises the value of choice in writing and the transformative impact it can have in the classroom.
The hosts stress the significance of professional learning and the need for teachers to continually refine their teaching methods. They highlight practical aspects of Shared Reading, such as choosing the right text and encouraging repeated readings.
The podcast also discusses using poetry as a text type and mentions Teachific as a source for copyright-free poems.
Overall, it's an insightful conversation on Shared Reading techniques, offering practical advice and suggestions for educators looking to enhance their teaching methods.
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