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Informationen zum Autor Bob Algozzine, Ph.D., is professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina and co-project director of the U.S. Department of Education-supported Behavior and Reading Improvement Center. With 25 years of research experience and extensive firsthand knowledge of teaching students classified as seriously emotionally disturbed (and other equally useless terms), Algozzine is a uniquely qualified staff developer, conference speaker, and teacher of behavior management and effective teaching courses. Klappentext A concise reference with essential protocols for successful early literacy coaching!This book highlights the expanding role of literacy coaches in implementing early and elementary literacy programs. The authors present user-friendly guidelines and evidence-based strategies for sustained professional development, protocols for classroom observations and teacher conferences, and vignettes offering solutions to common coaching challenges. This resource illustrates how coaching professionals can: Define an effective, proactive role in promoting literacy initiatives Strengthen content knowledge and coaching skills to support teachers' efforts and students' literacy development Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to establish productive learning communities Communicate their changing roles to administrators Zusammenfassung This easy-to-read book contains tips! suggestions and guidance for those with responsibility for literacy in primary and early years settings. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Nancy D. Padak Acknowledgments About the Authors About the Contributors Introduction 1. Your Role and the Task at Hand: The Responsibilities of a Coach in Supporting Effective Literacy Instruction 2. The Nuts and Bolts: Scheduling, Organizing, and Documenting 3. The Heart of the Matter: Conferring With Teachers 4. Assessment: Using Data to Inform Literacy Instruction 5. Learning Communities: Supporting Collaborative Teamwork 6. Ongoing Growth: Supporting Professional Development Appendix: For Further Reading: An Annotated Bibliography of Resources on Literacy Instruction and Coaching References Index ...
