Assisting with Early Literacy Instruction
A Manual for Paraprofessionals
Published on 25. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-13-714739-7 (ISBN)
Description
Written exclusively for the education paraprofessional, Assisting with Early Literacy Instruction: A Textbook for Paraprofessionals infuses the perfect balance of theory with research-based strategies for teaching reading, writing, pre-reading and pre-writing to a diverse population of students while working under the direction of a qualified professional teacher. Features regular intervals for both personal and professional reflection, practical advice on how to collaborate successfully with supervising teachers, and how to instruct diverse student populations including English Language Learners and special education students. It also utilizes the Preparation-Assistance-Reflection (PAR) research model throughout and features a guide to the ParaPro Assessment from ETS for measuring reading and writing comprehension. An essential book for any paraprofessional's bookshelf, readers will gain the expertise and confidence they need and desire to teach early literacy skills successfully and confidently in today's classroom.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
542 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-714739-7 (9780137147397)
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Persons
Dr. Betty Y. Ashbaker is an associate professor in counseling psychology and special education. Trained in elementary, special education, and administration, she has experience as a special education teacher, school district administrator, and professor. She has co-authored several books and articles about her research on training and supervision of paraprofessionals, literacy for minority students, and school safety. At Brigham Young University, she teaches special education law, secondary transition, and introduction to special education courses.
Dr. Jill Morgan, distinguished author and teaching professional, has been training paraprofessional teacher teams for over 15 years throughout the US and UK. She is the co-author of numerous titles including A Teacher's Guide to Working with Paraeducators (ASCD), Supporting and Supervising your Teaching Assistant, The TA's Guide to ASD, How to be a Successful TA, and Behaviour Management all published by Continuum. Her research interests include the role of teaching assistants in the classroom and effective supervision of teaching assistants.
Dr. Jill Morgan, distinguished author and teaching professional, has been training paraprofessional teacher teams for over 15 years throughout the US and UK. She is the co-author of numerous titles including A Teacher's Guide to Working with Paraeducators (ASCD), Supporting and Supervising your Teaching Assistant, The TA's Guide to ASD, How to be a Successful TA, and Behaviour Management all published by Continuum. Her research interests include the role of teaching assistants in the classroom and effective supervision of teaching assistants.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1 Your Role as a Paraprofessional
Chapter 2 Working Under the Direction of a Professional Supervisor
Chapter 3 Language and Reading
Chapter 4 Reading Readiness and Phonemic Awareness
Chapter 5 Gaining Reading Skills and Reading Fluency
Chapter 6 Building Vocabulary and Comprehension
Chapter 7 Writing and Writing Readiness
Chapter 8 Pre-/Early Writing Skills
Chapter 9 Writing Skills
Chapter 10 Conclusions
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
Chapter 1 Your Role as a Paraprofessional
Chapter 2 Working Under the Direction of a Professional Supervisor
Chapter 3 Language and Reading
Chapter 4 Reading Readiness and Phonemic Awareness
Chapter 5 Gaining Reading Skills and Reading Fluency
Chapter 6 Building Vocabulary and Comprehension
Chapter 7 Writing and Writing Readiness
Chapter 8 Pre-/Early Writing Skills
Chapter 9 Writing Skills
Chapter 10 Conclusions
Appendix
Bibliography
Index