https://truthforteachers.com/what-role-should-a-teacher-play-in-choosing-books-kids-read/ Real talk from real educators Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:37:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://truthforteachers.com/what-role-should-a-teacher-play-in-choosing-books-kids-read/#comment-968805 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:37:23 +0000 https://truthforteachers.com/?p=151183#comment-968805 Thank you for this insightful post, Candace! As a teacher, I’ve often struggled with finding the right balance between guiding my students in book choices and allowing them to make their own decisions. Your emphasis on trusting librarians, teachers, and parents in this process, rather than administrators, is spot on. However, in my current context, I’ve found that focusing on exam preparation books like these https://www.fivesenseseducation.com.au/primary/test-preparation-general-ability/selective-school-tests has been necessary to help my students achieve their academic goals. I’ve seen the benefits of this approach, as my students have improved their test scores and gained confidence in their abilities. I appreciate the practical tools you provided for discussing abstention and guiding students to choose books that are appropriate for their development and interests. I believe that, in addition to exam preparation books, it’s important to expose students to a variety of books that spark their curiosity and interest. I’m currently exploring ways to incorporate more recreational reading into my curriculum, and I’m excited to see the positive impact it will have on my students.
Keep up the great work!

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