Problem 1: Pick two principles of instruction from the article "Principles of Effective Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know(opens in a new tab)" Describe each principle and give an example, either how you have used the principle in teaching or in your tutoring, or an example of how you might implement it.
Problem 2: Answer the following questions about error-causing strategies. A. List and explain the error-causing strategies students will use if they have not been taught to read using explicit phonics strategies. B. Describe an experience you have had with any one of these error-causing strategies being used by your students or someone you know. If you have not had any personal experience, write a fictitious case study. C. How did you teach/adapt/modify your lessons when these errors occurred? If you have written a fictitious experience rather than a real one, describe how a fictitious teacher may deal with such a problem using explicit phonics concepts
Problem 3: Explain why a teacher should have knowledge of phonics and linguistics. Reflect on your knowledge in these areas.
Problem 4: Describe the phonics lesson routine on page 175 of your text. What are the benefits of using a routine?
Problem 5: Describe your field experience tutoring by responding to the following:
A. Describe the data you are getting from formative assessments and from observing the performance of your student(s) in the tutoring session.
B. Explain how you worked collaboratively to understand this data.
C. Explain how you used this data to plan for your next session or future sessions.