The article on guided reading that I chose to read this week was "Exploring the Value Added of a Guided, Silent Reading Intervention: Effects on Struggling Third-Grade Readers' Achievement." This article summarized a study done on a group of 3rd graders who were struggling with reading. It has been found that struggling readers often choose not to read during silent reading time in school. The researchers then incorporated a guided silent reading fluency intervention, Reading Plus, to see if this improved their fluency. Reading Plus is an online program that involves sessions of daily activities that vary based on the child's reading level. Rather than letting children sit on their own with no guidance or scaffolding during silent reading, the program promotes children to read and comprehend what they're reading. The results were that those who used Reading Plus during time given to silent reading had improved fluency when compared to students who did not.
Do you think incorporating computer programs in the classroom is a good idea?
Would you prefer silent reading time to be spent alone with a book of your choice or using a computer program that promotes reading?
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