The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools. Reading is dying in our schools. Educators are familiar with many of the factors that have contributed to the decline... Zobraziť viac
In this much anticipated follow-up to their groundbreaking book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom, authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, together with co-author Katie Cunningham, extend the... Zobraziť viac
This best-selling guide is concise and practical, integrating effective reading strategies from each perspective. The book has already helped countless educators by taking the guesswork out of how to blend best practices with the latest research while... Zobraziť viac
In the new edition, Peter Johnston returns to the message that teachers’ language is a powerful tool for improving children’s learning and classroom community. This book has much to offer to both new and first edition readers with updated research, new... Zobraziť viac
With the rise of teacher stressors, new and changing state standards, and high-stakes testing, it is more important than ever to remind literacy teachers and teacher-librarians about the reason that brought them to this profession: the love of story. Zobraziť viac
Dr. Jeff Zwiers, an educational researcher at Stanford University, has spent the last 15 years analyzing classroom conversations to see how they can be better used and improved in classroom settings. Zobraziť viac
