R407 Learning Experiences...

I learned that reading is fundamental in all subjects, we as teachers must incorporate readings in a way that meets the students' interest because literacy does keep the youth out of trouble, the more they read and learn the less time they will have to spend time on the streets (this of course with the help of parents). Without incorporating reading, it creates a habit among students so consistency in reading is very important.

As we heard it in class that 70% of all inmates are illiterate meaning this is related to crime. I am a Health Education major and literacy is a big chunk in the learning process of the Health subject. If a student can not understand a prescription he or she will end up with an overdose, or might not take into account warnings, secondary effects, or allergic reactions.

A person who does not have the habit of reading will lose the connection of comprehending a reading and therefore when they are exposed to reading they will draw wrong conclusions. For instance, not being able to interpret a food label, they may end up overfeeding themselves or intoxication from a vitamin or mineral overtime.

Reading keeps us healthy, we heard in class that the more one reads the less likely to develop or the more likely to delay Alzheimer's disease, so in conclusion by incorporating reading the students' learning are in good hands and consistency in making sure students understood the material, went over the vocabulary, and most importantly are making reading a habit that will remain for life.

A Bit About Myself (Edith)

I come from Lima, Peru and has been living in the U.S. for 8 yrs. My major is Health Education, I love reading ANYTHING that relates to health! I am planning to go for a master in Human Sexuality and help the teen population delay parenthood.

I currently work in Passaic, NJ (selling Italian Ices 7 days a week except for rainy days) and see lots of teen pregnancies. Unfortunately, most of these teens will continue a cycle where school becomes not an option to their lives, making their kids' lives more likely to follow the same pattern.