Exemplary Literacy Teachers, First Edition
What Schools Can Do to Promote Success for All Students
1st Edition
Published on 3. July 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-57230-891-6 (ISBN)
Description
Based on a widely cited study of exemplary teachers, this accessible book illuminates the instructional techniques and behaviors that result in the most significant achievement gains at each grade level. It guides teachers in assessing their strengths and building their skills within six key domains of literacy instruction that are directly linked to student success.
The user-friendly features include:
* profiles of the characteristics of exemplary teachers at each grade level
* self-assessment exercises to help teachers determine their strengths and areas for improvement
* sample lesson plans, learning activities, and resources for different kinds of learners
* skills-building exercises to be used by teachers individually or in groups
* a clear explanation of the national study, its findings, and how it was conducted.
The user-friendly features include:
* profiles of the characteristics of exemplary teachers at each grade level
* self-assessment exercises to help teachers determine their strengths and areas for improvement
* sample lesson plans, learning activities, and resources for different kinds of learners
* skills-building exercises to be used by teachers individually or in groups
* a clear explanation of the national study, its findings, and how it was conducted.
Reviews / Votes
"Exemplary literacy teachers are highly skilled at matching their teaching styles to the needs of their students. Both veteran and beginning teachers can learn from their successes and move towards more effective instruction with this book. The second edition features updated examples, teaching methods, resources, and strategies. The suggestions are practical and proven; the authors have based their work on decades of research and observation of effective teaching. Reading this book will help you make immediate improvements in your teaching of reading!" - Drew Tuck, fourth-grade teacher, Keshequa Elementary School, Dalton, New York, USA "Exemplary literacy teachers are highly skilled at matching their teaching styles to the needs of their students. Both veteran and beginning teachers can learn from their successes and move towards more effective instruction with this book. The second edition features updated examples, teaching methods, resources, and strategies. The suggestions are practical and proven; the authors have based their work on decades of research and observation of effective teaching. Reading this book will help you make immediate improvements in your teaching of reading!" - Drew Tuck, fourth-grade teacher, Keshequa Elementary School, Dalton, New York, USAMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57230-891-6 (9781572308916)
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New editions
Cathy Collins Block | John N. Mangieri
Exemplary Literacy Teachers, Second Edition
What Schools Can Do to Promote Success for All Students
Book
05/2009
2nd Edition
Guilford Publications
€50.94
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Persons
Cathy Collins Block, PhD, has served on the Graduate Faculty at Texas Christian University since 1977. John N. Mangieri, PhD, is currently Director of the Institute for Literacy Enhancement, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Content
1. Do You Want to Become an Exemplary Literacy Teacher? 2. Memorable Teachers: Their legacy 3. National Exemplary Literacy Teacher Assessment 4. Who Am I Being as a Teacher? 5. Dominant Teaching Roles, Responsibilities, and Talents 6. Motivation 7. Reteaching 8. Relating to Students 9. Classroom Qualities 10. Lesson Characteristics 11. The Choice