This instructor's guide states that the objective of this modular sequence is to provide teachers with an awareness of the methods and materials used for teaching reading to Spanish-speaking students. The guide explains that there are 17 modules in the sequence and that participants should be able to arrive at a practical understanding of major…

This teaching module is an overview which, together with the modular sequence that follows, is designed to enable participants to make an informed choice as to the appropriate approach for teaching reading to Spanish-speaking students. Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to (a) discuss current English reading programs for…

This training module provides participants with a theoretical overview of both process and skills of second-language reading, as well as practical classroom applications. Upon completion of the module, participants should be able to (a) differentiate between three categories of second-language readers, (b) explain developmental reading stages, (c)…

This teaching module offers participants the requisite skills and professional perspective to determine the language dominance of Spanish-language-origin students. Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to (a) identify and describe an example of at least three techniques for determining the language dominance of…

This teaching module is the first in a cluster which will familiarize participants with the most common methods and materials used in teaching reading in Spanish. Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to (a) describe at least two methods of teaching reading in Spanish, (b) apply the corresponding techniques of each of the…

This teaching module deals with reading readiness. Upon completion of the module, participants should be able to (a) assess readiness needs, (b) list the components of readiness, (c) devise a readiness program for individuals, and (d) determine special readiness needs of the dyslexic child. Participants complete a preassessment test and learning…

This teaching module presents a systematic development of phonic information and generalizations that are applicable to the decoding process. Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to (a) apply phonic information in decoding a list of words, and (b) identify specific phonic components. Participants complete a preassessment…

The purpose of this teaching module is to enable participants to demonstrate and apply their knowledge of comprehension and critical thinking skills, using the Watson-Glaser Test of Critical Thinking Ability. Critical thinking is defined as an attitude of thoughtful consideration of the problems and subjects that come within one's experience,…

This teaching module concerns vocabulary as it relates to reading comprehension. Development of an extensive and accurate reading vocabulary is deemed essential for good comprehension. While most children have little trouble with concepts and vocabulary necessary for beginning reading (unless they speak a language which is not of the dominant…

The purpose of this teaching module is to examine materials and methods in the area of reading instruction. Upon completion of the module, participants should be able to (a) explain and give an example of a published program for seven approaches to beginning reading, (b) evaluate four published reading programs, and (c) state which approach they…

The introduction of this teaching module states that successful construction and implementation of a reading curriculum which meets and satisfies the growth potential of individual students depends on the teacher's ability to assess individual needs. The Individual Reading Inventory (IRI) provides a diagnostic framework for integrating and…

The introduction to this teaching module states that mounting research evidence supports the linguistic and academic benefits of early instruction through the vernacular, based on the premise that non-English speaking students who learn to read in the vernacular (and accelerate their conceptual development in their mother tongue as they learn…

The intent of this teaching module is to present structural word analysis information to participants so they can be effective teachers of reading. The module attempts to prepare participants to develop and utilize teacher-prepared materials dealing with structural analysis. Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to (a)…

This module provides evaluation guidelines for choosing reading materials, and practical training in designing materials for teaching reading in Spanish. Upon completion of the module, participants should be able to (a) list 10 criteria that are used to evaluate books and materials in the teaching of reading in Spanish, and be able to use them in…

Upon completion of this teaching module on reading, participants should be able to (a) define the process of reading, (b) define reading readiness, (c) describe the sight method of teaching, (d) list steps in the teaching of reading, (e) delineate one modification in an existing school reading program which can improve it, and (f) translate the…