The Voice of Evidence in Reading Research
The Voice of Evidence in Reading Research
A masterful synthesis of information from leading experts in the field, this accessible resource helps school administrators, educators, and specialists answer complex questions about scientifically based reading research and make informed choices about teaching practices.
| Hardcover US$ 39.95 Qty: Add to Cart |
| STOCK NUMBER | ISBN |
| 66727 | 978-1-55766-672-7 |
| COPYRIGHT | PAGES |
| 2004 | 528 |
| AVAILABILITY | |
| Available Stock |
As education professionals work to incorporate scientific, evidence-based practices into reading instruction, one thing is clear: sound decisions depend on a solid understanding of what the research says. This book brings together all the information readers need in a single volume. A masterful synthesis of information from leading experts in the field, this accessible resource helps school administrators, educators, and specialists answer complex questions about scientifically based reading research and make informed choices about teaching practices. Readers will
learn how to read research literature, judge its value, apply it to practice, and recognize common myths about scientific research
review the essential findings of the National Reading Panel report on Teaching Children to Read and examine up-to-the-minute research information about phonics and phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
find research-based explorations of practical classroom issues, such as preparing teachers to implement research findings, keeping students motivated, and helping students with reading disabilities
learn about current brain research and neuroimaging and its influence on reading
discover how reading research informs educational policy and get reliable information on current legislation
Required reading for all professionals whose work deals with reading instruction, this book gives readers the clear, detailed information they need about one of today's most critical topics in early education.
Volume Editors: Peggy McCardle Ph.D., MPH, Vinita Chhabra
Chapter Authors: Coleen D. Carlson, Jane G. Coggshall, Harris Cooper Ph.D., Linnea C. Ehri Ph.D., Jack M. Fletcher Ph.D., David J. Francis Ph.D., Claude Goldenberg Ph.D., John T. Guthrie Ph.D., Nicole M. Humenick, Michael L. Kamil Ph.D., W. Einar Mencl Ph.D., Cecil G. Miskel, Robin D. Morris Ph.D., Andrew C. Papanicolaou Ph.D., Kenneth R. Pugh Ph.D., Kelle Reach, Valerie F. Reyna Ph.D., William M. Saunders Ph.D., Timothy Shanahan Ph.D., Bennett A. Shaywitz, Sally E. Shaywitz, Panagiotis G. Simos, Mengli Song Ph.D., Steven A. Stahl, Robert W. Sweet Jr., Joseph K. Torgesen Ph.D., Louisa Cook Moats Ed.D., Barbara R. Foorman Ph.D., M.A.T, Barbara K. Keogh Ph.D., Sharolyn Pollard-Durodola Ed.D.