Tutors can use this technique to help learners develop fluency. The demonstration method, which is based on information from Reading Rescue 1-2-3 by Peggy M. Wilbur, is used often in training fighter pilots. The jet has a set of two controls. First the trainer shows the manoeuvre to the trainee. Next, the trainer does the manoeuvre with the trainee. Finally, the trainee does it by himself or herself.
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Materials and equipment Samples of reading material Preparation Find samples of reading material that will be suitable for the activity. STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
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Good readers go through a process of making predictions, visualizing and using prior experience. They monitor themselves as they read and correct errors as they go. They take these steps so automatically and unconsciously that they aren’t even aware of it. Studies show that poor readers, on the other hand, are weak in making predictions, visualizing, linking with prior knowledge, monitoring and self-correction. This activity will help tutors become aware of how they think as they read. Tutors can use this same activity with learners to help them be aware of the thinking process good readers use and to develop that skill themselves.
You will first model the procedure to your tutors and then they will practise it.
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Materials and equipment Several types of reading material, such as magazine and newspaper articles and fiction. Preparation Find samples of reading material that will be suitable for the activity. |