Reading Instruction in America

Reading Instruction in America

Author: Barbara Ruth Peltzman

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-10-02

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 0786435240

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The diversity of student populations in the United States presents educators with many challenges. To provide effective reading instruction for the individual student, teachers must understand the enormous variety of reading methods and materials that exist and make independent decisions based on their students' particular needs. Research indicates that educators are often influenced by reading instruction fads that quickly fade, making it more challenging to develop a repertoire of teaching strategies in which a teacher may have confidence. This book examines a variety of reading methods used in American schools from the 19th to the 21st century, and the literature promoting or critiquing them, to help teachers become informed decision makers and better meet the needs of students.


I-M-ABLE

I-M-ABLE

Author: Diane P. Wormsley

Publisher:

Published: 2016-03

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780891287223

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I-M-ABLE, or the Individualized Meaning-Centered Approach to Braille Literacy Education, is an innovative, individualized, student-centered method for teaching braille and making it exciting for children who have difficulties learning braille. In this teaching approach, instruction is centered on continuously analyzing the strengths and needs of students, placing particular emphasis on engaging them using key vocabulary words and phrases based on their experiences and interests. This comprehensive practice guide provides detailed direction on how to implement the components of the approach. Teachers will find this resource invaluable for helping students with mild to moderate cognitive impairments or other difficulties make progress in braille reading and writing, and all the skills that it encompasses.


Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors

Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 664

ISBN-13:

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4th-7th eds. contain a special chapter on The role and function of the thesaurus in education, by Frederick Goodman.