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A timely question! Last week the AASL Affiliate Assembly requested that AASL develop a position paper on the role of the LMS in regard to reading and a toolkit to assist the LMS in implementing that role and communicating it to administrators and other professional groups. Meanwhile, it's interesting to see how other groups are defining reading and literacy. Below are some definitions that represent different aspects of reading. These might serve as a starting point for discussion. Then National Assessment of Educational Progress in reading defines the "reading" as follows: "Reading is an active and complex process that involves understanding written text; developing and interpreting meaning; and using meaning as appropriate to type of text, purpose, and situation." (for a further explanation see The Reading Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress http://www.nagb.org/pubs/reading_fw_06_05_prepub_edition.doc) Another interesting definition comes for the reading researchers at the University of Connecticut who are addressing the impact of technology on reading. They use the term "new literacies" or "the new reading comprehension and learning skills required by the Internet and other emerging information and communication technologies." (http://www.newliteracies.uconn.edu/) Plus there is the term used by reading teachers for motivating students to read--"engagement". (See Guthrie, John T. “Contexts for Engagement and Motivation in Reading.” Reading Online. March 2001. <http://readingonline.org/articles/handbook/guthrie/> Accessed 30 June 2007). Coming up with a definition for the LMS will be a challenge. But the process for determining this definition will be an interesting one! Marilyn Joyce Library Media Specialist Brewer High School Brewer, Maine Member of the Planning Committee for the 2009 revision of the NAEP in reading. > I recently encountered the question: What is the dfinition of reading? I > know the dictionary has its definition, but, as a librarian, what is your > own definition of reading? Something to think about. > > -- > Sam DiMartino > Prosser Career Academy > Chicago Public Schools > sam.dimartino@gmail.com > http://www.geocities.com/samdimar/index.htm > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------