Philosophy of Teaching Reading by Marlow Ediger

LecturersMr. Marlon A. BasaMs. Tess Zamudio

Different Philosopies

1. Realism2. Idealism & Perennialism3. Individualized Reading4. Eclectic(ism)

Realism

Main Thrust

One can know the real world as it truly is on itself. This presupposes that one can pre-

determine what a student should know and be able to do.

Reading Connection1. Correct phoneme and grapheme

association2. Distinguishing Facts from Opinions3. Develop the Reading Experience of :

a.Identifying the problem b.Gathering information

c.Answering the problem d.Developing a hypothesis

e.Testing the hypothesis f. Revising the hypothesis

Strengths1. For teachers: Gives focal points in instruction2. Instructions: Gives Focal points for learning activities3. Tests/Evaluations: Provides High Validity

Idealism Perennialism

Main Thrust

O n e c a n n o t k n o w t h e r e a l w o r ld b u t t h e r e a r e id e a s

. t h a n c a n p e r t a in t h e r e t o -Th is p r e s u p p o s e s t h a t n o o n e c a n d e t e rm in e w h a t a

s t u d e n t s h o u ld k n o w a n d .b e a b le t o d o

Reading Connection

1. Classics are the best source of providing subject matter worthy of reading

2. Teacher's Reading interest must go vis-a-vis level of students reading readiness

3.it is the thought that counts

Strengths

1. For teachers: It can bring out the personal “dynamism” in them

2. For students: It can provide the personal “experience”

3. Tests/Evaluations: Open-ended questions may be used

Philosophy of Individualized

Reading

Main Thrust

Individual endeavors are highlighted. No one can mandate what a student should

read but only his interests, personal meanings and purposes.

Reading Connection

1. The whole is more important than the parts.

2. Self-paced reading is given importance.

Strengths

1. Teachers: Promotes opportunity for Facilitating

2.Students: Promotes Academic Freedom3. Tests/Evaluations: Not Required

Ecletic Philosophy of Reading Instruction

Main Thrust

Collaboration is the key towards success. This implies that authors(manual makers),

may share their personal classroom experiences to be considered(or not) by

classroom teachers.

Reading Connection

1. There is consideration in teacher's classroom reading needs.

2. Syllabication instructions may be used.(based on classroom needs)

Strengths

1. For Teachers: Creativity is encouraged2. For Students: Personal/Group Needs are

addressed3.Tests/Evaluation: Validity is reinforced