Beginning Literacy with Language
Author: David K. Dickinson
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeginning literacy with language : young children learning at home & school.
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Young Children Reading
Author: Rachael Levy
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2011-06-22
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1446249921
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDeveloping and supporting literacy is an absolute priority for all early years settings and primary schools, and something of a national concern. By presenting extensive research evidence, Rachael Levy shows how some of our tried and tested approaches to teaching reading may be counter-productive, and are causing some young children to lose confidence in their abilities as readers. Through challenging accepted definitions and perspectives on reading, this book encourages the reader to reflect critically on the current reading curriculum, and to consider ways in which their own practice can be developed to match the changing literacy landscape of the 21st century. Placing the emphasis on the voices of the children themselves, the author looks at: - what it feels like to be a reader in the digital age - children′s perceptions of reading - home and school reading - reading in multidimensional forms - the future teaching of reading Essential reading for all trainee and practising teachers, this critical examination of a vital topic will support all those who are interested in the way we can help future generations to become literate. This book will encourage researchers and practitioners alike to redefine their own views of literacy, and situate ′reading literacy′ within the digital world in which young children now live.
Family Literacy
Author: Lesley Mandel Morrow
Publisher: Newark, Del. : International Reading Association
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprehensive listing and discussion of family literacy programs and practices.
Improving Literacy Through Home, School, and Community Partnerships
Author: Gatcho, Al Ryanne Gabonada
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2024-04-09
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe underappreciation of the pivotal roles played by home, school, and community in shaping the literacy journey of individuals. While the mantra "Literacy begins at home" resonates, it often remains a mere platitude rather than a transformative force. The synergy between these three pillars is essential, yet gaps persist, hindering the development of a truly literate society. As children tread the academic path, the home lays the foundation, and schools amplify these efforts. However, the holistic nature of learning, encompassing life experiences, demands a collaborative approach from families, educators, and communities. This is the crux of the problem – a disjointed system that impedes the seamless development of literacy across diverse backgrounds. Improving Literacy Through Home, School, and Community Partnerships is a groundbreaking book that unravels the complexities of this challenge and illuminates the transformative potential within collaborative efforts. By delving into the dynamic interplay between home, school, and community, the book offers a roadmap to bridge existing gaps and forge a path toward a more literate society. Early-career researchers will find this a valuable resource to identify and address these gaps, while families, educators, community leaders, and policymakers will gain invaluable perspectives to inform their practices, policies, and research initiatives.
Children's Literacy Development
Author: Patricia Ann Edwards
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten in an eloquent and practical style, renown author and recognized national authority on family literacy, Patricia Edwards has carefully selected skills, strategies, and examples of family involvement that will empower educators to successfully implement family involvement initiatives. A timely publication on today's political climate with federal monies going into family literacy, Edwards has deliberately and painstakingly chosen research-based, school-tested ideas as the focus of this book.
The Administration and Supervision of Literacy Programs
Author: Shelley B. Wepner
Publisher: Language and Literacy
Published: 2021-10-15
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780807765937
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis popular book addresses literacy leaders' eternal quest to prepare all students for the demands of the 21st century. This updated Sixth Edition will help prospective and current literacy professionals understand how to organize and supervise literacy programs within the context of current state and federal mandates. With a focus on providing instruction at all grade levels and for different types of learners, the book explores specific program elements related to materials selection, teacher evaluation, professional development, student assessment, writing, technology, school- and districtwide evaluation, and parent and community outreach. Expert authors provide new insights about what administrators and teachers should know, and be able to do, given the expanded definition of literacy, a renewed interest in the science of reading, and a deep concern for closing the achievement gap that has become more prevalent across the nation. This user-friendly text includes examples, observations, research, and specific guidelines for improving programs in relation to current requirements and future expectations. Book Features: The most comprehensive resource on the oversight of PreK-12 literacy programs. Guidance to help specialized literacy professionals meet today's mandates for teachers and students. Chapters written by experts with years of experience working with their topic in schools. Real-life examples and vignettes demonstrate how theories can be applied to practice. Reflective questions and project assignments help make ideas relevant to a reader's unique situation. Connections across chapters and directions for future considerations help summarize and synthesize the information across the entire book.
Literacy Goes to School
Author: Jo Weinberger
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 1996-02-28
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9781853962929
DOWNLOAD EBOOK`Very accessible - not too technical or jargon-ridden. The practical suggestions were useful too - if professionals feel inspired to promote change in their practice and policy it is helpful to have suggestions on where to start and what to do' - Management in Education Few primary teachers have a chance to find out in detail what children have already learnt, and continue to learn, about literacy at home with their parents. This book gives a clear demonstration of literacy learning that takes place at home, and how it differs from, as well as relates to, literacy at school. It will help teachers to increase their understanding of this process and to build on their relationship with parents. Such unde
Literacy in the Welcoming Classroom
Author: JoBeth Allen
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2010-05-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780807750773
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNearly every reform effort espouses the importance of “parent involvement.” This research-based guide is essential reading for teachers and administrators who want to make welcoming classrooms a reality. With a focus on literacy instruction, it showcases stories of what works when teachers in elementary school classrooms throughout the country partner with families across cultural and language differences. The author showcases effective strategies that educators can adapt to fit their own school communities. This book is perfect for professional study groups, parent–teacher discussions, and whole-school workshops. This follow-up to JoBeth Allen’s bestselling Creating Welcoming Schools: Features up-to-date research on family involvement that has been shown to make a difference for students’ literacy learning. Demonstrates how teachers and families can collaborate through projects such as dialogue journals, photography and writing projects, and critical literacy inquiry. Details how to establish and sustain genuine dialogue through student-led, family-involved conferences. Offers exercises teachers can use with families, including a version in Spanish, downloadable at www.tcpress.com.
Literacy, Home and School
Author: Peter Hannon University of Sheffield.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-10-14
Total Pages: 181
ISBN-13: 113539914X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKParental involvement in the teaching of reading and writing has often lagged behind practice, though schools in many countries now recognise the importance of parental involvement. The ideas presented in this book offer new ways of thinking about parental involvement and should interest both researchers and practitioners. It relates the recent growth of involvement to broader considerations of the nature of literacy and historical exclusion of parents from the curriculum.; Descriptions are given of key findings from research into pre-school literacy work with parents and parents hearing children read, and a framework to underpin practice is offered. The author gives a critique of evaluation methods in the field and suggests how parental involvement should be evaluated together with a view of research findings to date and issues needing further study. The book concludes with an appraisal of what was learned from research and what needs further enquiry.
The Lemonade Crime
Author: Jacqueline Davies
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2011-04-11
Total Pages: 181
ISBN-13: 0547573650
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFriends, justice, and . . . lemonade? Evan and Jessie are hot on the trail of the missing lemonade-stand money. Follow this brother-sister duo as they take justice into their own hands and explore the meaning of fairness, integrity, and repairing relationships on the playground and in business in this installment of the award-winning Lemonade War series. Evan Treski thinks fourth grader Scott Spencer is their prime suspect, so he challenges him to a game of basketball. But his little sister Jessie disagrees. Her solution? Turn the playground into a full-blown courtroom with a judge, jury, witnesses . . . and surprising consequences. But what happens when neither solution is what they expected? Can these siblings solve the mystery on their own or will they need to work together after all? And will the lemonade money ever be found? Humorous and emotionally engaging, this entertaining novel is full of ideas for creative problem solving, definitions of legal terms, and even analytical thinking. The five books in this fun-to-read series are: The Lemonade War The Lemonade Crime The Bell Bandit The Candy Smash The Magic Trap
