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Informationen zum Autor Dana A. Robertson, EdD, is Executive Director of the Literacy Research Center and Clinic at the University of Wyoming. He was an upper elementary teacher, a literacy specialist and coach, and he has worked in clinical contexts, K-12.Evelyn Ford-Connors, EdD, is a senior lecturer in the Literacy and Language program at Boston University's School of Education and the Associate Director of the Donald D. Durrell Reading and Writing Clinic. Her current work includes teacher coaching and collaboration to study and refine instructional practices that promote students' literacy learning. Susan M. Dougherty, EdD is an assistant professor of literacy education at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ. She works with future teachers and literacy specialists, with a particular interest in preparing them to support children who find literacy learning difficult. Her most recent research focuses on the intersections between literacy learning and learning in the sciences. Klappentext An important goal of teachers is to get all students, especially those in the upper elementary and middle grades who struggle with academic work, engaged in reading. This book examines current research on instructional principles and actions related to engaged reading. Zusammenfassung An important goal of teachers is to get all students! especially those in the upper elementary and middle grades who struggle with academic work! engaged in reading. This book examines current research on instructional principles and actions related to engaged reading. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of FiguresPart I: Understanding Teaching Actions1. Introduction2. Why Access the Complex Text Matters3. Classroom Talk4. Leading with Motivation and Engagement5. Providing Explicit Instruction6. Establishing Instructional Coherence7. Creating Optimal Learning Contexts8. The Importance of Cognitive ChallengePart II: Looking at Teaching in Action9. Mediating Word Reading and Fluency Difficulties10. Mediating Vocabulary Learning11. Mediating Comprehension through Discussion, Strategies, and Writing12. Putting It All TogetherFinal ThoughtsReferencesIndex...
