false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223631488m/1102275.jpg 1102275 1 "Talking the process of change and teaching is a necessity for our intellectual and social well-being," says acclaimed author Regie Routman. Now, in this long-awaited volume, Routman continues the discussion she began in the best-selling <i>Invitations</i> and further explores the full universe of an effective language arts and literacy program across the curriculum. Filled with an array of field-tested teaching ideas, detailed strategies, reviews of theory, teacher-crafted lessons, and lists of resources, <i>Conversations</i> is all you need to become an informed, confident professional, sensitive to your students' needs and interests. What's more, it incorporates Routman's perspective on important topical issues such as curricular rigor, direct teaching, specific skills, and daily monitoring.<p><i>Conversations</i> is grounded in the belief that the connections, interactions, reflections, and new thinking that evolve from rich dialogue define what we know. It was written, in part, to spur teachers to challenge assumptions, clarify their own learning, and take the lead in their own professional development. While this is not a book about a particular methodology, Routman does explore current theory and practice, and supports her views with classroom-based and scientific research. The book is upbeat and practical; each chapter is self-contained and can be read in any order. As Routman shares her own experiences and resources - through narratives, anecdotes, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of students' work - we may find ourselves questioning, modifying, validating, or changing our own practices. Most of all, we will find ourselves <i>talking</i>. And here is where the conversation begins.<p><b>Text chapters: 656pp - The Blue Pages: Resources for Teachers: 240pp</b> 1089186 15 10 1999 Conversations : Strategies for Teaching, Learning, and Evaluating total:5|5:1|4:3|1:1| 5 18 14 1 5 0 false false Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2000 Fri Aug 17 19:36:48 -0700 2007 Fri Aug 17 19:37:08 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Tue Oct 06 11:17:59 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 11:17:59 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Nov 24 12:41:29 -0800 2009 Mon Oct 05 14:27:26 -0700 2009 Tue Nov 24 12:41:29 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Fri Sep 25 07:53:15 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 25 07:53:15 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Jul 28 19:58:53 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 19:58:53 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Jul 28 06:12:50 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 06:12:50 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Jun 11 10:21:28 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 11 10:21:28 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed May 27 12:17:01 -0700 2009 Wed May 27 12:17:01 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Mar 08 03:30:08 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 08 03:30:13 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Feb 13 19:09:17 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 13 19:09:17 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jul 14 09:04:40 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 14 09:04:47 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Sat Apr 05 06:12:12 -0700 2008 Sat Apr 05 06:12:12 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Thu Jan 24 17:49:19 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 24 17:49:19 -0800 2008 1 0 false false Fri Jan 11 13:59:38 -0800 2008 Fri Jan 11 13:59:50 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1102275