We’ve been teaching reading wrong—a leading cognitive scientist tells us how we can finally do it right
Drawing upon data published in a variety of scholarly journals, monographs in education, cultural studies, media studies, and libraries and information studies, as well as their own research findings, these...
As narrative researchers Michael F. Connelly and Jean D. Clandinin put it: “Humans are storytelling organisms who, individually and collectively, lead storied lives” (Connelly & Clandinin, 1990, p. 2).
Drawing on scholarly research findings, this book presents a cogent case that librarians can use to work towards prioritization of reading in libraries and in schools.
A road map to the research on reading and libraries, and a cogent case for the library's vital role in the life of a reader--from childhood through adulthood.
This variety of texts broadens students' awareness of different reading types and gives instructors the flexibility to choose selections that best suit and/or challenge their students.
Reading Matters: An Interactive Approach to Reading
The series also includes writing and speaking practice activities.
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Nonfiction Matters offers teachers the tools to help students explore nonfiction and dig deep to reach more complete understanding of the real world and report these insights in a compelling manner.