Journal #1 Increasing reading comprehension Is there a difference among genders? - 12 views

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  #2 Linda Clinton on 06 Feb 12

   

  The literature review for this study did cite some very interesting information on the differences between boys' and girls' brains. The whole area of brain research is fascinating. You make a very good observation in noting that teachers must use a variety of methods/styles to reach all learners.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The literature review for this study did cite some very interesting information on the differences between boys' and girls' brains. The whole area of brain research is fascinating. You make a very good observation in noting that teachers must use a variety of methods/styles to reach all learners.</div>

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  #3 Paul Pelc on 24 Feb 12

   

  Plourde, Lee A., and Ludivina Prado. "Increasing reading comprehension through the explicit teaching of reading strategies: is there a difference among the genders?" Reading Improvement Spring 2011: 32+. Academic OneFile. Web. 29 Jan. 2012.
  
  This study was very interesting in mentioning specific strategies of creating mental pictures for students of what they are reading, using background knowledge to make connections, asking questions before and after reading, and determining the most important ideas or themes of the reading these are all core strategies needed in strengthening and solidifying the reading pedagogy in the classroom.
  
  I was really surprised about the brain is different in boys versus girls brain activity. In this study it was mentioned that a girl's brain at rest is more active than a boy's "activated brain." This creates a disadvantage for boys being to be able to interpret meaning of text than it would be for girls. This does not mean that boys can't develop as well as girls in interpreting and decoding. The overall test was to see if boys performed differently than girls; since there is evidence of the genders "wiring is different in the brains" evidence of this study does not suggest that gender is an issue when it comes to learning. The study shows that boys and girls are different and these differences need to be addressed as is every child's life experiences, so it is no longer accepted to have a teaching method of one style of teaching to fit all students. Many types of styles of teaching must be implemented into the classroom to meet the needs of the whole classroom.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Plourde, Lee A., and Ludivina Prado. "Increasing reading comprehension through the explicit teaching of reading strategies: is there a difference among the genders?" Reading Improvement Spring 2011: 32+. Academic OneFile. Web. 29 Jan. 2012. <br /> <br /> This study was very interesting in mentioning specific strategies of creating mental pictures for students of what they are reading, using background knowledge to make connections, asking questions before and after reading, and determining the most important ideas or themes of the reading these are all core strategies needed in strengthening and solidifying the reading pedagogy in the classroom. <br /> <br /> I was really surprised about the brain is different in boys versus girls brain activity. In this study it was mentioned that a girl's brain at rest is more active than a boy's "activated brain." This creates a disadvantage for boys being to be able to interpret meaning of text than it would be for girls. This does not mean that boys can't develop as well as girls in interpreting and decoding. The overall test was to see if boys performed differently than girls; since there is evidence of the genders "wiring is different in the brains" evidence of this study does not suggest that gender is an issue when it comes to learning. The study shows that boys and girls are different and these differences need to be addressed as is every child's life experiences, so it is no longer accepted to have a teaching method of one style of teaching to fit all students. Many types of styles of teaching must be implemented into the classroom to meet the needs of the whole classroom.</div>

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