Jennifer Aaron, a self-described, Literary Coach, is trying to improve reading in a struggling South Bronx elementary school where only 13% of children last year passed state tests in English language arts. Family engagement is the key to improve these reading statistics. However, in many of these families, the parents do not speak English.
In her new role as a “literacy coach,” Jennifer Aaron is trying to improve reading in a struggling South Bronx elementary school where only 13% of children last year passed state tests in English language arts.
Department of Education officials say they are optimistic that the literacy coaches will boost achievement by modeling lessons for teachers, giving feedback on teachers’ techniques and working with families. One method the coach use is to encourage parents and children to recount their family histories at home, in any language. The goal is to use storytelling and vocabulary skills to develop better reading and writing skills over time.
Key Takeaways:
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Literacy coaches are a new trend because students are failing the literacy parts of their standardized tests.
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Family engagement is required for a student to become fully literate and meet standards because learning should be a constant thing.
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There are skeptics about literacy coaches; however, every year educators and researchers find new ways to assist our learners on their journey through academia.
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