Reading Strategies

Now that I began my observations, I have noticed the importance of reading strategies in the Spanish classroom. The teacher seems to incorporate the read aloud strategy in her classes. In one of the classes, the teacher instructed the students to pair up and read a conversation found in the book. This allows them to establish a connection between reading, speaking, and listening in the Spanish language. By reading aloud, students will gain a better understanding of the content. Although the students should constantly use this strategy, it is important for teachers to practice it as well. In order for students to efficiently learn the language, they must be exposed to it through a proficient reader and speaker. As I observed, I noticed that the teacher would read aloud several texts and information during one of her lessons. This gives the students an idea of how to use the foreign language, which allows them to make a connection throughout the learning process. Reading strategies are very helpful in every classroom.