What is your opinion and or research about kids silent reading in the classroom for a set amount of time...let's say 15 min? Kids would self select their own book. I have heard a principal tell a teacher that he doesn't mind if the kids are just reading, as long as the teacher is doing something else, like a guided reading group, etc. Is there something wrong with the teacher just letting kids have a small time to silent read without interrupting them with any conferencing or groups? Just wondering what you think.
What is your opinion and or research about kids silent reading in the classroom for a set amount of time...let's say 15 min? Kids would self select their own book. I have heard a principal tell a teacher that he doesn't mind if the kids are just reading, as long as the teacher is doing something else, like a guided reading group, etc. Is there something wrong with the teacher just letting kids have a small time to silent read without interrupting them with any conferencing or groups? Just wondering what you think.