It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.
-- Maya Angelou
Our session went well, but I've noticed that B.M. would enjoy that break after the first hour, to walk about and stretch, which I think is greatly needed. During our session, what I mainly focus on is Retelling Strategies, as I feel B.M. has the most difficulty "retelling" the story. For future sessions, when B.M. is present I am going to implement the spelling strategies I have learned. I have had many successes with him, which is evident in the QRI-5. I have administered Level 4, and our next session I am going to administer Level 5. I have noticed though, that B.M. remembered the QRI-5 from last semester. Especially the narrative stories, the expository stories he doesn't do that well with, I'm assuming he is more of a story/adventurous type person, so he pays attention more to those types of stories.
Although B.M. will not be present for the next few sessions I am going to look forward to those sessions as it will be my time to "catch up" with all my work I need to, most especially my case report! I feel as though this semester is more intense, the practicum (ED644) has many activities we focus on. Last semester, it was simply a focus on the student, using the QRI-5, blogging, and a parent interview. This semester, it is focusing on the student, with tutorial sessions, using the QRI-5 again, bloging, Parental/family involvement, Literacy Celebration, with PowerPoints and making brochures etc...needless to say, I enjoy it, and I am looking forward to our celebration, even though I am the only, lonely, one. ;-) It should be interesting, It will be interesting!
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Joe,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you had another good session with B.M. I agree that sometimes a break, such as stretching or even a short walk, is needed in between the activities, so that he can be re-energized. Since B.M. has difficulty with his retelling, there's no doubt that you need to provide him with additional opportunities to engage in it, so that his skills can improve. Indeed, capitalize on his interests, so that he is further motivated in the sessions. If you know that he is hooked on adventure stories, then allow him to read them. You'll not only gain his interest, but you'll also strengthen his reading skills at the same time.
Although you won't see B.M. for a couple of sessions due to a family emergency, I'm sure you'll be able to catch up. There's much work that needs to be done, but with continued hard work and dedication, you can do it. Keep up the great work!
Best regards,
Dr. Rivera