Author : Anne Betteridge
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 24,84 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780550102249
Chambers Adult Learners' Guide to Spelling is not about all those turgid 'spelling rules'. Instead, it presents a practical routine that teaches learners strategies to conquer any word they find difficult and learn it for life. This new edition comes in a handy, more accessible format. The two-colour text is clearly and spaciously laid out, and plentiful examples, activities and illustrations reinforce the skills being learned.
Author : Geoff Mainwaring
Publisher : Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 12,36 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780550103215
Chambers Adult Learners' Guide to Numeracy is a completely new book aimed at adults who lack confidence in their numeracy skills. The book provides users with an understanding of the key concepts and methods, then applies them in real-world situations such as calculating distances or working out interest payments. The two-colour text is clearly and spaciously laid out, and plentiful examples, diagrams, and exercises reinforce all the learning points. The book is based around the 'Skills for Life' numeracy curriculum created by the Department for Education and Skills and its author, Geoff Mainwaring, is a highly experienced teacher and lecturer in numeracy.
Author : Harry H. Crosby
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 16,32 MB
Release : 1999-04-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 160163711X
Become a stellar speller with these self-tests, exercises, examples, and tips for spotting errors quickly! Do you use the dictionary more than you think you should? Are the business memos you write filled with embarrassing spelling mistakes? Have you received low grades on papers because of poor spelling? Starting with diagnostic exercises to help you understand your trouble spots, this easy-to-use book not only teaches you how to avoid misspellings, but also sharpens your skills so you can recognize spelling errors right away. You can write clean, clear English, improve your grades, and increase your chances of finding a new or better job. Learn about: Phonics and spelling Three major rules Prefixes, suffixes, and apostrophes Proofreading Spelling proper nouns and place names The most commonly confused words Staying up-to-date as the English language evolves, and more
Author : Catherine Taylor
Publisher : Olympia
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 32,43 MB
Release : 2009
Category : English language
ISBN : 9781848970311
Author : Charlotte Buxton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 22,73 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0199564132
Good spelling is fundamental to making the right impression with any type of writing; reports, homework, CVs, and letters all require correct spelling in order to get the message across in clear and straightforward English. Adaptable or adaptible? Definite or definate? Delirious or delireous? What is the difference between assent and ascent, dual and duel, or forbear and forebear? How do you make the plural of halo? Is it halos or haloes? Actually it's both, but not so for potato, the plural of which is potatoes. Knowing the difference between easily confusable words, making plurals, and adding endings are just some of the aspects of spelling that confront us with endless pitfalls. This easy-to-use A-Z guide does what no spellchecker can do: it gives immediate access not only to individual word spellings but also to general rules that will help you develop good spelling. The book covers the topics in simple and helpful terms and also offers advice on how to use apostrophes and hyphens, and the differences between British and American spelling. The core of the book is a list of over 2,000 words laid out for quick and easy reference. Based on evidence of misspelling gathered from real situations, this guide is the most useful and comprehensive help on spelling available. This new edition makes the benefits of the material more explicit to the general reader: better organization of the supplementary features, simplified and more transparent design, additional and updated content, and more clearly written rules.
Author : Frank Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 22,94 MB
Release : 2004-05-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 1135619727
Understanding Reading revolutionized reading research and theory when the first edition appeared in 1971 and continues to be a leader in the field. In the sixth edition of this classic text, Smith's purpose remains the same: to shed light on fundamental aspects of the complex human act of reading--linguistic, physiological, psychological, and social--and on what is involved in learning to read. The text critically examines current theories, instructional practices, and controversies, covering a wide range of disciplines but always remaining accessible to students and classroom teachers. Careful attention is given to the ideological clash that continues between whole language and direct instruction and currently permeates every aspect of theory and research into reading and reading instruction. To aid readers in making up their own minds, each chapter concludes with a brief statement of "Issues." Understanding Reading: A Psycholinguistic Analysis of Reading and Learning to Read, Sixth Edition is designed to serve as a handbook for language arts teachers, a college text for basic courses on the psychology of reading, a guide to relevant research on reading, and an introduction to reading as an aspect of thinking and learning. It is matchless in integrating a wide range of topics relative to reading while, at the same time, being highly readable and user-friendly for instructors, students, and practitioners.
Author : Philip B. Gough
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 48,99 MB
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 1351236881
Originally published in 1992. This book brings together the work of a number of distinguished international researchers engaged in basic research on beginning reading. Individual chapters address various processes and problems in learning to read - including how acquisition gets underway, the contribution of story listening experiences, what is involved in learning to read words, and how readers represent information about written words in memory. In addition, the chapter contributors consider how phonological, onset-rime, and syntactic awareness contribute to reading acquisition, how learning to spell is involved, how reading ability can be explained as a combination of decoding skill plus listening comprehension skill, and what causes reading difficulties and how to study these causes.
Author : James Paul Gee
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 32,9 MB
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 1466886420
Cognitive Development in a Digital Age James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games–yes, even violent video games–and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. This revised edition expands beyond mere gaming, introducing readers to fresh perspectives based on games like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. It delves deeper into cognitive development, discussing how video games can shape our understanding of the world. An undisputed must-read for those interested in the intersection of education, technology, and pop culture, What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy challenges traditional norms, examines the educational potential of video games, and opens up a discussion on the far-reaching impacts of this ubiquitous aspect of modern life.
Author : Joyce L. Epstein
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 19,12 MB
Release : 2018-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 1483320014
Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.
Author : Roger Pierangelo
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 31,31 MB
Release : 2007-04-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 1452296812
Written by legal and education experts and aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this practical resource provides a step-by-step plan for creating, writing, and evaluating IEPs.
