After-school classes to help build a nation of readers - Sharie B.Y. de Castro
Ms de Castro explained that she has encountered students at both the elementary and secondary levels who have had major difficulties with reading and comprehension.
"That is why Write To Read's mission is 'Building a nation of readers,' and our vision is helping individuals to achieve academic excellence through literacy," said de Castro. The young entrepreneur further explained that children learn differently so they must be taught differently.
Ms de Castro, a former teacher of English at Elmore Stoutt High School, passionately stated, "The problem is, I have had students that were so low in reading, so academically deficient that I cried. I have asked myself, how do I raise the self-esteem of a child and his/her academic development at the same time?" She answered by highlighting the value of positive teacher/student relationships, motivation and creating a learning environment that caters to the learning styles of all children.
Literacy intervention plan
Classes begin next week with Reading, Language Skills and Writing Placement Assessment sessions. Ms de Castro explained, "The aim is to show whether children are reading and writing below, at or above their expected levels. The screenings will highlight areas of strength and weakness and a detailed intervention plan will be created for each child to address their individual needs."
Ms de Castro expressed that children exhibit one or more learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic (hands on), Logical, Verbal, Solitary or Social. "They ask let me see, let me hear, let me try, tell me why, let me tell you why, can I work alone or can I work in a group," the educator further stated.
The programme caters to children ages 5 - 16 and classes are held two days a week, on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. or 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Limited spaces are available and interested persons can call 442-7335 or email writetoreadbvi@gmail.com for further details and registration.
A special thank you was expressed to The Lions Club of Tortola and Caribbean Security Limited for sponsoring the Placement Assessment Sessions for 40 children who sign up for the Write To Read After-school Programme.
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15 Responses to “After-school classes to help build a nation of readers - Sharie B.Y. de Castro”
Don't let self-esteem crush the spirit. Every child is valuable. Some are good with their hands too. Congratulations Sharie. Make learning fun and work with parents so they don't discourage the children at home just because they have issues with education themselves.
Teachers are Molders and Sharpers of the MINDS of our society.
Teachers are Edifiers- Inspiring and Motivating our young future leaders and citizens of our country into becoming productive and exemplary contributors to our society.
Good teachers tap into students’ minds they teach to unleash their greatest potential and make them better than they expected of themselves- against any odds (bad parenting, media, tv, peer-pressure, etc.)
The Quest of Good Teachers- Caring for Better Outcomes.
Plant the Seeds of: Reading - Reading – Reading- "and what children read as well." In Particular, it is of unquestionable importance for our children to learn about who we/they are - as strong, powerful, and intelligent human beings on Earth – And who we were/are - as Original People and Producers of ALL civilizations and systems established today - before physical and mental slavery- The Architects- who laid-out the BluePrints: for Languages and the Written Words, Mathematics and Sciences, etc.)
Reading Helps to Build Strong Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills for their future outlooks. And what they Read- Builds a Strong Sense and Innerstanding of Self in a complex world.
My family of nine (9) just LOVE this young lady and her brilliant forward-thinking mind. There is still Hope in Our Virgin Islands.
Edem aka Goget'em - The Spelling Bee. When We Read, We Grow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bZlGBQBcPE
Thank you for being a Teacher young lady.
Teachers are Molders and Sharpers of the MINDS of our society
Teachers are Edifiers- Inspiring and Motivating our young future leaders and citizens of our country into becoming productive and exemplary contributors to our society.
Good teachers tap into students’ minds they teach to unleash their greatest potential and make them better than they expected of themselves- against any odds (bad parenting, media, tv, peer-pressure, etc.)
The Quest of Good Teachers- Caring for Better Outcomes.
Plant the Seeds of: Reading - Reading – Reading- and what children read as well. In Particular, it is of unquestionable importance for our “melanin” children to learn about who we/they are - as strong, powerful, and intelligent human beings on Earth (notwithstanding any other children, however, a new paradigm in teaching melanin children is way overdue. Research the forward-thinking teaching method for Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardener of Harvard University - the bluprint reintroduced today that was taught in Ancient Kemet by our people)– And who we were - as Original People and Producers of ALL civilizations and systems established today - before physical and mental slavery- The Architects who laid-out the BluePrints: for Languages and the Written Words, Mathematics and Sciences, etc.)
Reading Helps to Build Strong Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills for their future outlooks. And what they read- Builds a Strong Sense and “Innerstanding” of Self and Respect for Self and Life.
My family of nine (9) just LOVE this young lady and her brilliant forward-thinking mind. There is still Hope in Our Virgin Islands.
Edem aka Goget'em - The Spelling Bee. When We Read, We Grow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bZlGBQBcPE
Thank you for being a Teacher young lady.