Module 1:

What is your literacy mantra? 

My literacy mantra connects to the readings for this module. I know that in my preschool classroom we challenge our students when it comes to literacy and writing words. We also try to use literacy and connect it back with out students personal lives. This way the students can be interested and engaged. I know as a child I did not enjoy reading unless it was something that I can relate to or something that interested me. For teachers I think it’s important to know what interests your students when it comes to literacy so that they can have fun and learn at the same time. Its important for teachers to have that instruction at all levels using resources to have all of their students grasp the information and learn.

Reading: Thinking Globally In Literacy Instruction 

This reading really impressed me. There was a lot of information I had no idea about.  I always thought that the United States of America had the best Education system and that we were above, but it turns out that other parts of the world have some challenges that are similar to the U.S when it comes to Education which is mind blowing. I am from Cape Verde which is located in West Coast of Africa, and the Education there is no where near what we learn, but now that I’m thinking about it there are some similarities of Education challenges that we face here and its similar to what they face there. Another part of the reading that I liked was the teachers sympathy for her students. I can relate to this because if I see something that can benefit my students with learning I will purchase it with my own money. I don’t mind it if I know my students will benefit from it. Reading something that I can relate to made me feel happy inside. I want to keep this going when I become a teacher and care for my students the way I do now.

Reading: Lessons From Sociocultural Writing

This was another reading I can relate to. My students in preschool use their iPad for educational games for literacy. I’ve also seen computers in Kindergarten classes where they complete a reading or writing assignment online. I think that technology can help improve teaching. It is everywhere in almost every part of our culture. I also agree with having students write good. Good writers are good readers. Writing makes for better readers and improves comprehension and critical thinking. In the preschool that I work at we try to use words that students may have never heard or words that are challenging.