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TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

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Karen
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TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

I teach math, so this is not a term I see all that often, but for an inservice class I am comparing a basal program to a reform-oriented (which I use). I can't find a good, basic definition of "basal" anywhere.

Thanks!!

Posted 6/7/06 8:26 PM
 
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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

A basal reader is a textbook with stories that have a limited vocabulary. The language is repetetive (remember "see D*ck run, run D*ck run"?) With each successive story, new vocabulary is added. It is meant to teach kids to read by repetition.

If you need more info, FM me or you can try and google "basal reader"

Good luck with your paper!

Posted 6/7/06 8:33 PM
 

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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

you have fm

Posted 6/7/06 8:37 PM
 

Karen
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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

thanks ladies!!

Are basals considered beneficial? I know in math, the curriculum is turning towards more of a constructivist approach, so I am not sure if basal-type learning is still "in"?

Posted 6/7/06 8:39 PM
 

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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

No, most districts are coming or have already come away from basals. Balanced literacy is the more current approach. basals aren't really leveled for the different reading abilities in a classroom

Posted 6/7/06 8:47 PM
 

Karen
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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

Posted by cj7305

basals aren't really leveled for the different reading abilities in a classroom



that's a perfect line for my paper, so I am going to steal it, if you don't mind Chat Icon !!

Posted 6/7/06 9:00 PM
 

coopersmom
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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

Basals are also a very controlling method of teaching. The accompanying guide gives the teacher the language to use during the lesson to the point of stating, "Ask the students to point at the striped cat. Then ask the students - "What is so different about that cat?""

The newer basals are much more student-friendly than the old ones but the language is still contrived and is not based on authentic texts.

Posted 6/7/06 9:03 PM
 

Karen
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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

Posted by coopersmom

Basals are also a very controlling method of teaching. The accompanying guide gives the teacher the language to use during the lesson to the point of stating, "Ask the students to point at the striped cat. Then ask the students - "What is so different about that cat?""

The newer basals are much more student-friendly than the old ones but the language is still contrived and is not based on authentic texts.



thank you!!!!!

Posted 6/7/06 9:29 PM
 

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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

basal reading is soooooo old school its rarely used anymore very out dated

Posted 6/7/06 9:30 PM
 

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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

sure, so lame, but we always say there is no stealing in teaching, just sharingChat Icon
Good luck!

Posted 6/7/06 9:49 PM
 

Karen
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Re: TEACHERS - can someone explain a basal program to me?

thanks!!

Posted 6/8/06 7:33 AM
 
 

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