For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't know there's anything wrong with it.
This is fascinating and very sad at the same time. I’m curious to see how reading is taught here in Germany once we have a school-aged kid.
One thing that sticks out to me is that apparently, teachers in the US tend to stick very close to the teaching materials they are provided (at least, that’s how it sounds in this article and others I have read before). Growing up in Germany, it felt like teachers would customize their lessons more.
Depending on the curriculum, teachers don’t have time to veer or customize things. It’s, unfortunate, but there are companies selling proven curriculum guides to help kids, but the reality is that it is turning away teachers who actually teach (because following a pre designed plan sucks the fun out of it).
It’s tough, and I don’t know the answer as a parent.
This is fascinating and very sad at the same time. I’m curious to see how reading is taught here in Germany once we have a school-aged kid.
One thing that sticks out to me is that apparently, teachers in the US tend to stick very close to the teaching materials they are provided (at least, that’s how it sounds in this article and others I have read before). Growing up in Germany, it felt like teachers would customize their lessons more.
Depending on the curriculum, teachers don’t have time to veer or customize things. It’s, unfortunate, but there are companies selling proven curriculum guides to help kids, but the reality is that it is turning away teachers who actually teach (because following a pre designed plan sucks the fun out of it).
It’s tough, and I don’t know the answer as a parent.