Using Reading Programs Effectively

In the school system, teachers, parents, and children often complain about the reading programs. However, it isn't the reading program that is ineffective, it is the way that one uses it. The Reading Program is a guide to be used. It acts as a guide for the teacher, giving tips and advice on when to ask questions, and what topics to cover for preselected texts. Here is a site that I found that helps explain the purpose of Reading Programs, READING PROGRAMS

As for the way the the program is implemented in the classroom, the teacher can elaborate and incorporate many different subjects in the text included in the program. My CT found it important to allow the children the opportunity to read a plethora books related to the topic of the story in the program. He also allowed the children to have many creative activities that the children could participate in. The program can be used by itself alone, or the teacher can elaborate and build off whats given to them. It is all in the eyes of the teacher. I plan on using the program to the best of my ability as well as elaborating on its text to incorporate its ideas into other subject areas.