Adolescent Literacy Research and Practice - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1593850212 ISBN 13 : 9781593850210

Editeur : Guilford Publications, 2004

Synopsis

This much-needed book addresses the role of literacy instruction in enhancing content area learning and fostering student motivation and success well beyond the primary grades. The unique literacy needs of middle school and secondary students are thoroughly examined and effective practices and interventions identified. Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge, leading authorities cover such important topics as:

o How literacy skills develop in grades 5-12
o Ways to incorporate literacy learning into English, social studies, math, and science
o Struggling adolescent readers and writers: what works in assessment and intervention
o Special challenges facing English language learners and culturally diverse students
o Implications for teacher training, policy, and future research

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This much-needed book is the first applied research book on adolescent literacy. It addresses the role of literacy instruction in enhancing content area learning, and fostering student motivation and success well beyond the primary grades. The unique literacy needs of middle school and secondary students are thoroughly examined and effective practices and interventions identified.

Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge and with contributions from some of the most prominent scholars in the field, important topics are covered such as:

* how literacy skills develop in grades 5-12
* ways to incorporate literacy learning into English, social studies, math, and science
* struggling adolescent readers and writers: what works in assessment and intervention
* special challenges facing English language learners and culturally diverse students
* implications for teacher training, policy, and future research.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This much-needed book addresses the role of literacy instruction in enhancing content area learning and fostering student motivation and success well beyond the primary grades. The unique literacy needs of middle school and secondary students are thoroughly examined and effective practices and interventions identified. Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge, leading authorities cover such important topics as:

o How literacy skills develop in grades 5-12
o Ways to incorporate literacy learning into English, social studies, math, and science
o Struggling adolescent readers and writers: what works in assessment and intervention
o Special challenges facing English language learners and culturally diverse students
o Implications for teacher training, policy, and future research

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Guilford Publications
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1593850212
• ISBN 13: 9781593850210
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 470
• Éditeur: Dole Janice A., Jetton Tamara L.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible