Chapter 3 (BK)

In Chapter 3, I learned about culture and literacy, students at risk of failing to succeed, and supporting struggling readers.

It is important for cultural and school expectations for literacy to match. I was not aware that if family literacy was not the same as the school's, that the child would have difficulty learning to read at school. Because there is so much diversity, schools need to focus on what each student brings to the table and figure out how to introduce new forms of literacy to them. It is crucial to consider socioeconomic status, language-minority status, special needs, and poverty when coming up with literacy groups and programs in schools. Teachers must be aware of the background and the needs of their struggling readers in order for them to succeed.