Research Questions What is the importance of improving reading skill? 2

Date: Topic of the lesson:

Key : G=Good, S=Satisfactory, I=Improvement Required
Beginning and end			G		S		I
1	Lesson began punctually
2	Clear explanation of lesson aims and objectives
3	Appropriate lesson plenary
4	Equal distribution of roles between teachers
Quality of teaching
6	Teacher has appropriate specialist knowledge in the subject taught
7	Effective management of time
8	Effective individual, group and whole class monitoring
9	Lesson pace is appropriate to participant’s ability
10	Effective use of voice
11	Demonstrated enthusiasm for the subject
12	Good teacher/pupil relationships
Quality of learning
14	Participants are attentive and on task
15	Participants demonstrate appropriate level of contribution
16	Participants demonstrate confidence and independence
17	Classroom is neat and organised
18	Appropriate use of multimedia toolss

INTERVIEW(data collection2)
Q: Are you certified to teach reading?
A:“Yes, I am currently a reading specialist. However, I will be taking my teaching certification exam in six months. I’ve been working as a reading specialist for five years now and feel confident that I can successfully transition into a classroom setting.”
Q:What are some of the most effective strategies you use to help learners improve their reading skills?
A:“I find that the best way to help students improve their reading skills is by giving them a lot of practice with different types of reading materials. I assign my students daily reading exercises where they read aloud, read silently and answer questions about what they just read. These exercises help students build up their reading comprehension and vocabulary while also improving their fluency. Another strategy I use is having students read out loud to each other so they can provide constructive feedback on one another’s reading.”
Q:How do you handle learners who are resistant to reading or don’t seem to understand the material?
A:“I once had a student who was having trouble understanding the concept of figurative language. I noticed he was very good at writing and creative thinking, so I decided to try an alternative approach. Instead of teaching him about all the different types of figurative language, I asked him to write a poem using metaphors. He ended up loving poetry and became quite good at identifying figurative language in his own work.”
Q:What is your experience with using technology in the classroom?
A:“I believe that technology is an essential tool for learning. I have always made sure my students have access to computers and other devices so they can complete assignments and research topics. In my last position, I was able to get all of my students iPads as long as they were responsible with them. This allowed me to incorporate more digital resources into my lessons.”
Q:Provide an example of a time when you had to help a student who was struggling with reading comprehension.
A:“When I first started teaching, I had a student who was having trouble understanding what he read. He would often miss questions on his quizzes or tests because he didn’t comprehend what he read in class. To help him, I gave him extra time during our lessons so that he could reread sections of the text if needed. After doing this for several weeks, he began to understand the material better and improved his test scores.”
Q: If  you had to create a reading curriculum for your class, what topics would you include?
A:I believe the most important thing for students to learn when reading is comprehension. I would start by teaching them how to read words and understand what they’re reading. Then, I would move on to helping them comprehend more complex texts. In elementary school, I would focus on basic comprehension strategies like predicting and questioning. In middle school, I would help students apply these strategies to longer pieces of literature.”
Q:What would you do if you noticed a student was reading a book that was too difficult for them?
A: “I would first ask the student what they thought of the book. If they said it was too hard for them, I’d look up the book online to see its reading level. Then, I’d check our school library to see if we had any books at that same reading level. If not, I’d order some from our district or other libraries so that all students could access books at their appropriate levels.”
Q:When is the best time to start teaching reading skills?
A:“I believe that children should start learning to read as early as possible. I have found that by starting in kindergarten, students can build confidence with reading skills before they even reach first grade. In my last position, I started teaching phonics and sight words in September, which gave me plenty of time to practice new skills and review old ones. This helped students feel prepared for first grade, where they could apply what they learned in kindergarten.”