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What is the difference of teaching reading between elementary school and senior high school?
(I come from China, teaching Chinese in senior high school. Here, teachers call reading in elementary school or junior high school, but call literature in senior high school. I do not understand.)
Jin Jie,
Reading is the process of learning to decode the print - this involves learning phonics and other language mechanics. Once children know how to read, they move onto serious comprehension. This is usually begun in elementary school where decoding and comprehension are taught in tandem - but once children have the reading and writing skills, then the focus changes to an appreciation of the literature around them. Therefore, middle and high school students will take courses that talk about the author's messages and how authors create images with their words.
I hope this answers your question.
Debba
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Answers by Expert:
Debba Robinson
Expertise
I can answer questions about reading at all levels, English as a Second Language, elementary math, science and social studies as well as general education matters. Individuals interested in teaching in international schools can contact me for information on how to begin the process of looking for jobs overseas.
Experience
I have been teaching for 30 years with a MEd in Reading and Language Arts, a BA in Elementary Education. For 6 years I taught computer to grades K-8. I have taught in combined grades (K-2 and 2-3 splits)in the US and overseas. The bulk of my elementary experience is in second and third grades, although I've taught K, 1, 2, 3 and 5 as a self-contained experience. Twenty-two years of my experience teaching has been in international schools in Africa and Asia.
Education/Credentials
MEd. in Reading and Language Arts
BA in Elementary Education
Certified principal K-12. Currently the director of the American International School of Niamey, Niger.
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