| Best Practices in Literacy Instruction Contributor(s): Morrow, Lesley Mandel (Editor), Gambrell, Linda B. (Editor), Casey, Heather Kenyon (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1462536778 ISBN-13: 9781462536771 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $44.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Reading Skills - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy |
| Dewey: 372.6 |
| LCCN: 2018037281 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.20 lbs) 460 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Many tens of thousands of preservice and inservice teachers have relied on this highly regarded text from leading experts, now in a revised and updated sixth edition. The latest knowledge about literacy teaching and learning is distilled into flexible strategies for helping all PreK-12 learners succeed. The book addresses major components of literacy, the needs of specific populations, motivation, assessment, approaches to organizing instruction, and more. Each chapter features bulleted previews of key points; reviews of the research evidence; recommendations for best practices in action, including examples from exemplary classrooms; and engagement activities that help teachers apply the knowledge and strategies they have learned. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research findings and instructional practices. *Chapters on new topics: developmental word study and the physiological, emotional, and behavioral foundations of literacy learning. *Chapters offering fresh, expanded perspectives on writing and vocabulary. *Increased attention to timely issues: classroom learning communities, teaching English learners, and the use of digital tools and multimodal texts. |