Over the past several class periods, I am realizing how important it is to incorporate literacy into a classroom. By giving the students the opportunity to enhance their background knowledge through literacy seems to be an essential part of a becoming an effective and quality teacher. Giving students a variety of resources and incorporating different comprehension strategies are also good ways to enhance their background knowledge. Making lessons meaningful and that support the content are important, but applying different techniques and strategies seem to get students more involved and are willing to share their ideas. This also helps prevent the small old, boring lectures that all students dread. After doing the evaluations and starting on my print resources, I am starting to see the value that is being stressed on the quality of the extra materials. There is so much material online that can lead to misinterpretations of information for students. As teachers, we need to make sure we are providing knowledge and information that is credible and academically accurate. I often hear the phrase "it's quality over quantity" and this phrase should be emphasized in all literacy, in all classrooms.
While researching my print resources for the Thematic Unit, I went into the Polk Library here on campus. I was having trouble finding a couple books for the unit. I eventually sucked up my pride and went to talk to a librarian at the circulation desk in the EMC (Educational Materials Center). This is located on the first floor of the library. The people at the desk are very helpful and are very willing to help with this assignment! The librarian that worked with me was able to help me find a picture and chapter book. Who knew spending a little time in the library, doing a few searches, and asking for help could be so beneficial!?
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