Topic 3 DQ 1. Explain the difference between literacy intervention and remediation and provide an example of a student who would benefit from literacy remediation and another who would benefit from literacy intervention and provide a rationale for each. In replies to peers, discuss whether you agree with the examples provided and explain why, citing research when appropriate.
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Literacy intervention and remediation are both important strategies for helping students who are struggling with literacy. However, there are some key differences between the two approaches.
Literacy intervention is a proactive approach that is designed to prevent students from falling behind in literacy. It is typically provided to students who are at risk for struggling with literacy, but who have not yet fallen behind. Literacy intervention can take many forms, but it often involves providing students with additional support and instruction in areas such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
Literacy remediation is a reactive approach that is designed to help students who have already fallen behind in literacy. It is typically provided to students who are struggling to meet grade-level expectations in literacy. Literacy remediation can also take many forms, but it often involves providing students with more intensive instruction and support in areas where they are struggling.
Examples of students who would benefit from literacy remediation
A student who is reading below grade level and has difficulty decoding words.
A student who is struggling to comprehend what they read.
A student who has difficulty writing.
A student who has a learning disability that affects their literacy skills.
Examples of students who would benefit from literacy intervention
A student who is at risk for struggling with literacy.
A student who is struggling to keep up with the pace of instruction in literacy.
A student who has difficulty with a particular literacy skill, such as decoding words or comprehending what they read.
It is important to note that both literacy intervention and remediation can be effective in helping students who are struggling with literacy. The best approach for a particular student will depend on their individual needs and circumstances.
In response to the examples provided by my peers, I agree with both of them. The student who is reading below grade level and has difficulty decoding words would benefit from literacy remediation. The student who is at risk for struggling with literacy would benefit from literacy intervention. Both of these students are struggling with literacy, but they are struggling in different ways. The student who is reading below grade level and has difficulty decoding words needs more intensive instruction in order to catch up to their peers. The student who is at risk for struggling with literacy needs additional support and instruction in order to prevent them from falling behind.
I would like to add that it is important to provide students with literacy intervention and remediation in a timely manner. The sooner that students receive help, the more likely they are to be successful.
