Disabilities to Reading Comprehension

 Disabilities to Reading Comprehension

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 Disabilities to Reading Comprehension

Week 6 Discussion

Questions topic 1,2 and 3 answer them please:

Topic 1

We have all encountered websites that we felt really hit the nail on the head as far as getting the information to the audience in an efficient and effect manner.

Do a web search and find a site that relates to your career, your family, your hobby and then post that link and explain why you feel the site is a ‘good’ one.

Topic 2

Assume you are working as a fund raiser for a charity (of your choice) and you are asking people to donate money to your cause; how would you present your information what tactics would you use to entice them to donate? This could be either in writing, in person, on the radio etc.

Topic 3

It has been reported that reading comprehension is at an all time low while grades are at an all time high. How can this be? Approximately 50% of the people living in the US have a reading level for English of less than 5th grade. A lot of this is due to English being not the primary language but there are many people that are native that fall into this category also.

These people are in the workforce yet may not be able to follow simple instructions, or read simple reports. What are some things employers can do to deal with this?

Comment on answers from classmates:

Topic 1

1.

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 Disabilities to Reading Comprehension

One site I use at work all of the time is the federal IRS website at IRS.gov. The website is very easy to navigate and full of reliable, useful information. I use it when I need to check federal tax law, to check on refunds for my clients and to find forms and instructions. It also has a very good and trusted way to make payments. Another website I found was from the midterm assignment and I really like it, it is a tax blog called the TaxProf blog and is owned and published by Duane and Kelly Roberts, dean and professor at law. The blog is edited primarily by law professors including scholars and educators which makes it more reputable in my eyes. What I like about the blog is that it covers a litany of tax laws and IRS information and issues. It stays current, informed and is easy to navigate. The articles also display the author and publishing dates clearly which makes citing it as a source an easy task. I will definitely be adding it to my daily websites, especially during tax season. The blog can be found at https://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/irs_news/

2.I think that there are many websites that are efficient and effective. Many are set up nicely and are easy to navigate. One of my favorites site is: https://www.webmd.com

If I am not mistaken I think this is a “good” one for most of us. Now that I am a mother I have realized how useful and efficient this website is. I like it so much because I can find almost any answer I need. My daughter is a baby still so it is hard for me to read her mind. Sometimes she might be feeling sick but unfortunately she can not tell me what is wrong or what is hurting. Whenever I have a doubt I run to my laptop or my phone and search for any possible symptoms. I am not a fan of doctors so I rather do research on my own first. I like how it is accurate for the most part that I have used it. I use it for my daughter, my husband, myself, and for the rest of the family. I also like that it is free and I don’t have to wait in the hospital lobby or on the phone to speak with somebody. However, if it is something that can’t wait like a high fever or anything severe please call the emergency number or go to your nearest hospital.

3.The first website that came to mind, was one I used very frequently when I used to be a chef. As a head chef, you are really doing more teaching and guiding, than learning, which means you have to search the web or read books for inspiration on new dishes, concepts, and techniques. One chef I trust a lot, especially when it comes to recipes, is Alton Brown. The website I used for his recipes is actually from the food network. The link is: https://www.foodnetwork.com/profiles/talent/alton-brown/recipes.

I think he has some of the most solid recipes around. Not only are they tried and true, but the actual method to executing the recipes are very descriptive. I have found that many recipes out there lack in the “method” department. I feel like most people without much cooking experience could read and follow a recipe of his and turn out exactly what he made. Alton takes a very scientific approach to his cooking, which is another reason I’m confident in any recipe he puts out. Bon appetite!

4.I go on the website https://www.animationmagazine.net daily and I think that it gets information across in a very effective and efficient manner. It’s very easy to navigate the site and find the specific topics you would like to read or watch videos about. On the home page, important news related to all types of animation is shown with a headline and an image for each article which makes it easy to scroll through looking for something you find interesting. When you hover your mouse over the news tab, it shows ten different categories related to animation that you can click on to view all articles about the specific category which also makes it easy to access the information you would like to see in an efficient manner. There’s also a very useful search tool on the site so if you can’t find the specific article you would like, you can type the topic into the search bar and all information related to the topic will come up.

Topic 2

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 Disabilities to Reading Comprehension

1.One main strategy I would use is to prioritize transparency so that the people at the fund raiser would have confidence in how their money is being spent. I would do this by explaining in detail exactly what their donation would be spent on and why their is a great need for that purchase. This brings me to my next tactic, which would be to emphasize the difference that their money would make. People at a charity event want to be guaranteed that if they donate, they are directly contributing in a meaningful way to a cause or fight they believe in. If my charity revolved around providing clean water to impoverished war-torn countries, I would give data about how one water pump could save the lives of dozens of people. I would also use emotional persuasion by providing narrative testimony from people whose lives were saved through our charity work, thus giving a direct case of how their money is doing real good.

2.I think the biggest chance of success for getting people to donate, is in person. People tend to have a hard time telling you no to your face compared to just ignoring a radio ad or flyer. If you are naturally a good salesperson, than you can be much more effective with getting your message across in person as well. I don’t personally donate all that often, but I did yesterday, it was only $5. I was at the grocery store, and the cashier had a pitch for the charity they were featuring for thanksgiving. The cashier was very modest about it first off. To be honest, I can’t even remember the name of the charity, but it was definitely one that helps needy families during this time of the year. The cashier stated that she “used to work for the company years ago, so I can vouch that they actually do good in the community with the proceeds”. I trusted that my money would be put to good use because of what she said.

 Disabilities to Reading Comprehension

3.I am actually fundraising for my exercise program, so this is rather relevant for me personally! I went ahead and created a GoFund Me , as well as a website that directs users to donate (monetary and equipment wise). The website obviously says more than ” Give us your money”, it is actually informational- allowing visitors to learn more about the mission of T.H.R.I.V.E. I have also partnered with restaurants and done fundraiser nights through food purchases as well. Ultimately, it all comes down to word-of-mouth, asking directly is key… though spreading the word and asking for referrals leads to more success. I have also created a Facebook page where I uploaded an informational video as well, every resource leads back to our donation page- extremely useful! Utilize the web!!

4.If I doing a fund raising for a charity, I will choose to it online through websites like Gofundme, Crowdfunder. I choose this because in my opinion, it is easier to reach donators than other methods. To make the campaign successful. I will honestly write the reason why I need money for; how meaningful if I receive donation from donators; I will update the progress regularly to let donators know how I am doing. In my opinion, one of the most important thing to do for a online fund raising is the image. Even though you write a very good article, it is not as persuasive as combined with images. For example, you want to raise fund for an orphanage, and you don’t have any image of that orphanage. I believe the donation rate will much less than a campaign with images of that orphanage.

Topic 3

1.Personally I was very surprised by this statistic. However I do think there are ways that those people can still manage to be successful when given the right opportunities. If the communication barrier is there because the person speaks a different language, you could ask around to see if any other employees speak the language. This would knock two birds out with one stone as they say because this would greatly decrease the language barrier as well as allow the person having trouble to get tips and tricks in their native language too rather than just a translation. If this isn’t an option then spending some extra time to type out the instructions and then converting them to their native language via google translate or some other website could also be beneficial. If language is not the barrier, then an employer could sit down and talk to the employee about what they feel like could help them. Possibly suggesting that the employee start trying to read some novels during their free time would help too. There are several options that can help this issue but the employees have to be willing to learn how to resolve it.

2.I actually read a really good article in a psychology magazine awhile ago about reading comprehension being a hidden disability. I don’t remember the article fully but one piece I do remember is a study they did that found that kids being trained in spoken language as opposed to reading or writing showed more long term improvement in comprehension and understanding. I believe this was equated to their ability to truly understand the language and vocabulary. This is another reason I find it so important to read to children and not just throwing a book at them and hoping for the best.

 Disabilities to Reading Comprehension

While there are many disabilities that attribute to reading comprehension, I think the biggest qualifiers are gaps in language and vocabulary. If someone in the workplace is having issues with following simple instructions or reading simple reports I believe it is important to talk to them and understand why and help them understand or adapt in a way that benefits everyone. It’s easy to become dismissive in our day to day routines but taking the time to fully grasp the route of the problem is the first step to correcting it.

3.Honestly, I don’t think employers have the time or the resources to try to educate their employees. If I was an employer, I would focus on hiring people who have sufficient reading levels according to their job responsibilities. This should not be interpreted as hiring native English speakers though, as people who speak multiple languages are scientifically proven to have higher comprehension skills. People in higher-up positions that require reading should go through some sort of testing process for reading comprehension before being hired. Many fields like lawyers and accountants have tests you have to take before being certified, so reading level should be guaranteed. However, many lower-level positions do not require advanced reading skills. Just because someone has a low reading level, does not mean they are not able to follow simple vocalized instructions, as I don’t see a real correlation between the two issues. People who are under-educated have still spent their lives communicating through listening and speaking, so they should be able to follow directions.

4.I think that the decline in literacy is a major reason for the cycle of wealth and poverty in this country. It is no secret that families with money will educate their children as much as possible. The same is true that families with parents who did not graduate from high school are much more likely to drop out. According to https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/education-news-roundup/illiteracy-in-america/ 1 and 3 people drop out of high school today. This article also brings up the fact that low income with little education have no chance of improving there economic status.

I think employers are not responsible for educating there employees if the can’t read a simple instruction or report. Employer have to hire the best available employees that will get the job done. I think the issue lies with the education system. High schools are funded largely by property tax’s in surrounding areas. This means that areas with higher value homes will get more funding for schools this attracts better teachers and tools for students. I think that fixing the school system is where the problem lies and that businesses are not responsible for teacher employees how to read.

 Disabilities to Reading Comprehension

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