Reading Observation

As the year progresses it has become evident that my personal inquiry is centred around reading. It is my favourite curriculum area to teach. It is definitely the area I am drawn to when I have spare time to read about. I love noticing phonology and orthography and get a buzz out of students enjoying reading. In spite of my great interest it is still a challenge to get some students moving. We have noticed at Oruaiti School that we have quite a number of students who are not reaching curriculum expectations. Some factors are out of my control. So I am thinking a lot about how I can improve my practice to lift the achievement in my class. Here is a reading lesson observation. I am still pondering my focus question. Watch this space...