"The intent of this handbook is to provide a comprehensive, forward-looking, research-based resource for teachers, teacher-educators, and researchers on the key, inter-connected components of effective literacy instruction. The book is designed so that it is a readily useable resource for pre-service and practicing teachers as well. Every chapter in sections I, II, III, and IV includes substantial suggestions for implementing research-based practices in the classroom and for engaging in professional learning to help teachers increase their effectiveness as literacy instructors. Every chapter in section IV also includes substantial suggestions for fostering collaboration among staff and, when applicable, parents within schools"--
The Routledge International Handbook of Early Literacy Education offers a pioneering overview of early literacy provision in different parts of the world and brings together interdisciplinary research evidence on effective literacy teaching ...
An acclaimed reference that fills a significant gap in the literature, this volume examines the linkages between spoken and written language development, both typical and atypical.
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A Handbook of Content-Area and Disciplinary Literacy Practices for Middle and High School Teachers Ed. D Berry, ... Chapter 5: Reading Across the Disciplines Informational Texts Recursive Reading and Writing to Learn A Process for ...
This comprehensive handbook synthesizes the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD) and addresses practical issues in implementation.
This exciting new professional text is a Key literacy handbook for teachers of pupils in years 5 to 8.
The Handbook of Early Literacy Research presents cutting-edge knowledge on all aspects of literacy learning in the early years.
The Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension assembles researchers of reading comprehension, literacy, educational psychology, psychology, and neuroscience to document the most recent research on the topic.
The purpose of this book is to summarize the research literature regarding how students might be provided classrooms and schools that are both inclusive and effective.
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