Lenses on Reading, First Edition
An Introduction to Theories and Models
1st Edition
Published on 1. June 2006
Book
Hardback
238 pages
978-1-59385-297-9 (ISBN)
Description
This accessible text provides an extensive survey of the major theories and models that influence reading instruction and research. Readers learn why theory matters in designing and implementing high-quality instruction; how to critically evaluate the assumptions and beliefs that guide their own work with students; and the benefits of approaching everyday teaching situations from multiple theoretical perspectives. Every chapter features classroom application activities and illuminating teaching vignettes. Of particular utility to graduate students, the book also addresses research applications, including descriptions of exemplary studies informed by each theoretical model.
Reviews / Votes
'As a teacher educator, I'm excited to make room on my bookshelf for Lenses on Reading. This book does a great job of bridging theory and practice. It brings the history of reading research to life for new teachers by contextualizing the major theories in today's classrooms. Even experienced researchers will undoubtedly experience those 'I didn't know that!' moments when reading this book. This is an outstanding text for reading specialist programs and other graduate-level reading programs.' - Nancy Frey, PhD, San Diego State University'What a terrific text and a wonderful resource for the field! This unique text offers a thorough review of educational and psychological perspectives on reading, provides a chronological review of these perspectives in an easily accessible format, and describes applications of each perspective for practitioners and researchers. The teachers anecdotes, classroom applications, and research applications included in each chapter illustrate the ways that theories can be implemented in practice and exemplify the kinds of evidence-based instructional practices favored in today's world of reading education. To my knowledge, this is the first text to provide such a comprehensive treatment of reading theories in a format that is ideal for use as a textbook or as a resource for researchers.' - Kelly B. Cartwright, PhD, Department of Psychology, Christopher Newport University
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59385-297-9 (9781593852979)
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Diane H. Tracey | Lesley Mandel Morrow
Lenses on Reading, First Edition
An Introduction to Theories and Models
Book
05/2006
1st Edition
Guilford Publications
€49.70
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Persons
Diane H. Tracey, EdD, Department of Communications, Kean University, Union, NJ
Lesley Mandel Morrow, PhD, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Lesley Mandel Morrow, PhD, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Content
Introduction to Theories and Models. Early Roots: Early Theories and Models Applicable to Reading (400 B.C.-1899). Behaviorism: The Dominant Educational Theory for 50 Years (1900-1950s). Constructivism (1920s-Present). Theories of Literacy Development (1930s-Present). Social Learning Perspectives (1960s-Present). Information/Cognitive Processing Perspectives (1950s-1970s). Information/Cognitive Processing Perspectives, Continued (1980s). Information/Cognitive Processing Perspectives: State of the Art (1989-Present). Putting It All Together. Appendix A: Summary Chart: Onset of Presented Theoretical Perspectives Affecting Literacy Education. Appendix B: Summary of Theories Presented and Sample, Representative Instructional Practices.