Author : Evan Ortlieb
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 20,74 MB
Release : 2012-03-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 178052630X
Using Informative Assessments towards Effective Literacy Practices offers research driven solutions to improve student literacy success through the exploration of advancements in literacy assessment and instruction. Recommendations are provided on selecting appropriate assessments and effectively using data for planning and instruction
Author : Mary McVee
Publisher : Emerald Publishing Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,39 MB
Release : 2019-08-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781787694484
This edited volume discusses how the Gradual Release of Responsibility model evolved and has been applied, how it benefits learners and teachers, and how it can be utilised for years to come.
Author : Leslie Laud
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 48,38 MB
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 1452226210
We all recognize the countless benefits of differentiated instruction. The challenge is in its implementation. Faced with a classroom of 25 students-each with very different needs-how can we possibly keep every student on track and motivated? Through formative assessment and efficient follow-up instruction. This start-to-finish guide will show you how through seven classroom-tested practices for maximizing student learning. Experts on this subject, Leslie Laud and Pooja Patel demonstrate how to Establish new classroom norms Involve students in the use of assessment data and feedback to inform their next steps Clarify end-of-unit criteria to help map learning progression Apply assessment data to group students for tiered activities Differentiate assignments based on student readiness, characteristics, and interest Best of all, Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction is packed with vignettes, sample worksheets, and charts to assist you through each step in the process. Armed with this tool kit, you'll quickly discover new ways to keep all students engaged in their learning. Book jacket.
Author : Lesley S. J. Farmer
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 13,23 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780810856950
This work helps library educators address information literacy assessment issues systematically within their own settings. Global trends and cultural contexts are duly noted in exploring assessment processes and use, as well as in analyzing and categorizing existing assessment instruments.
Author : Martha Clare Hougen
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,48 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Language arts (Early childhood)
ISBN : 9781681253756
"This core text introduces pre-service teachers to the essential components of literacy and describes how to effectively deliver explicit, evidence-based instruction on each component"--
Author : Lesley Mandel Morrow
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 48,3 MB
Release : 2018-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 1462536778
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.
Author : Paul Black
Publisher : Granada Learning
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,66 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780708713815
Offers practical advice on using and improving assessment for learning in the classroom.
Author : Susan R. Copeland
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,77 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781681250595
What are today's best methods for teaching literacy skills to students with complex support needs--including autism, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities? This comprehensive guidebook has up-to-date, evidence-based answers for pre- and in-service educators. Developed by Copeland and Keefe, the experts behind the landmark book Effective Literacy Instruction for Students with Moderate or Severe Disabilities, this thoroughly reimagined follow-up reflects 10 years of groundbreaking research and advances in the field. You'll discover current recommended practices on critical topics, including how to build vocabulary, increase word recognition, enhance fluency, address cultural and linguistic diversity, and use academic standards when designing instruction. You'll also get the guidance you need to put theory into practice: powerful lesson planning strategies, practical examples, and case studies that bring key principles of instruction to life. Whether used as a text for teachers in training or a guide for practicing educators, this book will help teachers of Grades K-12 increase access to literacy and prepare all learners for successful communication, employment, and community life. WHAT (TM)S NEW New section on literacy as a human right for all learners (the "why" of instruction) Chapters on how to design engaging learning environments Cutting-edge guidance on today's assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication A dedicated chapter on how to use national and state standards in designing instruction Recommendations for adapting books and other materials to increase all learners' access Chapters on combining literacy and the arts to enhance student engagement More on literacy beyond high school, including community-based learning opportunities SELECTED TOPICS COVERED: language and communication * phonics instruction * vocabulary * fluency * writing instruction * universal design for learning * instruction for English language learners * standards-based IEPs * differentiated instruction * low- and high-tech text adaptations * music and drama in literacy learning * literacy in postsecondary education * literacy in employment settings
Author : Seth A. Parsons
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 32,84 MB
Release : 2021-05-21
Category : EDUCATION
ISBN : 1462546048
What are the principles that every elementary teacher must learn in order to plan and adapt successful literacy instruction? This concise course text and practitioner resource brings together leading experts to explain the guiding ideas that underlie effective instructional practice. Each chapter reviews one or more key principles and highlights ways to apply them flexibly in diverse classrooms and across grade levels and content areas. Chapters cover core instructional topics (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension); high-quality learning environments; major issues such as assessment, differentiation, explicit instruction, equity, and culturally relevant pedagogy; and the importance of teachers’ reflective practice and lifelong learning.
Author : Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 27,70 MB
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1462541593
Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this accessible text has given over 125,000 preservice and inservice teachers vital tools for systematic reading assessment in grades K–8. The book explains how to use both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' strengths and needs in all components of reading. Effective, engaging methods for targeted instruction in each area are outlined. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 30 reproducible tools, plus an additional multipage assessment in an online-only appendix. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of the middle grades (4–8), including a new chapter and case study, and explicit attention to this grade range throughout; new coauthor Kevin Flanigan adds expertise in this area. *New and expanded topics: computer-based testing methods, assessing academic language, and how to use reading inventories more accurately. *Additional reproducible tools: informal reading inventory summary form, comprehension retelling forms for narrative and informational text, computer-based comprehension test comparison worksheet, revised Informal Decoding Inventory, and more.
