I have a problem with reading comprehension?

Question

I am 26 years old and i have a 6th grade reading comprehension level. I live in Michigan and unfortunately there are no free reading comprehension programs here except for "Literacy Voluteers of America" and I've already tried them and unfornately they were of no help to me. My only other option now is to take out a loan for $5000 to attend Sylvan learning Center to get the help that I need with my comprehenison. Can anyone tell me whether or not you think that I will be making the right decision by attending their program.

Answer 1

I would strongly recommend that you do not put out the money for Sylvan.  They will teach you strategies but not the skills you need for reading comprehension.  Do some reseach on Direct Instruction and try to see if there is someone in your community that will ut you through a DI program.  If you have an Intermediate Unit in Michigan check with them.  I am particually thinking of programs designed by SRA like Corrective Reading and Corrective Comprehension.  These programs are designed to remediate learners that missed out on the skills in school.  You can start at any age and I know many adults who have been through it.  I went through Direct Insruction for Math because I assumed I had a learning disability....therefore I could never pass the PRAXIS which is an exam I HAD to take to become a certified teacher.  I happened upon someone who asked why I wasn't yet certified....I told them that I thought I had a learning disability.  She told me no, you just had poor instruction and she put me through the DI program.  The result was that I passed the Math section of the Praxis and the score was WAY better then the reading and writing portion!  Please take my advice....corrective reading and corrective comprehension are the way to go for you!

Answer 2

depends if you can afford the course?

if no then read a book and remember the facts and then get someone to ask you questions about the book,

newpaper articles. magazine stories, kids books, recipes anything will do

good luck with it - and good for you trying to improve yr literacy!!!

Answer 3

I am a member of many boards, groups, etc for special ed kids and their parents.

Every parent who has said they used Sylvan said it does NOT help children with learning problems.