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This book primarily focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of the kinds of difficulties that can attend the reading process, especially for at-risk readers and those with reading disabilities.
List of contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1.Wrestling with Reading: Understanding the Basics of Reading Disorders and Challenges Nicholas D. Young & Christine N. Michael
2.Spotting Problems Before They Start: Preventing and Remediating Reading Difficulties Jade Wexler, Jeanne Wanzek & Sharon Vaughn
3.Understanding and Promoting the Motivation to Read in Young Children
Elizabeth Jean, Paul L. Morgan, and Douglas Fuchs
4.Designing Successful Reading Comprehension Programs: Promising Instructional
Strategies and Practices
Nicholas D. Young, and Kristen Bonanno-Sotiropoulos
5.Reading in the 21st Century: Utilizing Digital Literacy Practices and Assessments to
Help Struggling Secondary Readers
Melissa A. Mumby and Nicholas D. Young
6.The Power of Peers: Using Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies to Reverse Matthew
Effects in Reading
Paul Morgan, Caressa Young, Douglas Fuchs and Kristen Bonanno-Sotiropoulos
7.Connecting in the Classroom: Collaborative Strategic Reading for Students with
Learning Disabilities
Alison Boardman, Sharon Vaughn & Janette Klinger
8.Beyond the Schoolhouse Door: Promoting Reading Partnerships in the Home and
Community
Christine N. Michael & Nicholas D. Young
About the author
Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse professional roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate dean, superintendent of schools, and longtime psychologist with clinical and educational specialties. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in psychology. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year and completed a distinguished Fulbright Program. Dr. Young has also published extensively in the fields of counseling, psychology, and education.
Summary
This book primarily focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of the kinds of difficulties that can attend the reading process, especially for at-risk readers and those with reading disabilities.
