Best Practices in Literacy Instruction

by Linda B. Gambrell, Lesley Mandel Morrow (Editor), Susan B. Neuman

Recent school reform efforts have emphasized the need for higher literacy standards in schools across the country. Offering practical guidance for literacy educators, curriculum development specialists, and other education professionals and policy makers, this volume considers how we can most effectively improve the quality and content of reading and writing instruction. Leading researchers and practitioners address the eight principles of best practice, providing the most current information on how to enhance students' ability to construct meaning from text independently, draw upon texts to build conceptual understanding, effectively communicate ideas orally and in writing, and develop an intrinsic desire to read and write. This timely book blends state-of-the-art theory and research with workable suggestions based on extensive hands-on experience in the field.

Genres: Education, Reference, Professional Development, Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 1999

Reviews

[Alex]

4.5 Stars, rounded up. This is an essential resource for reading instruction, but it leaves something to be desired where writing is concerned.

[Mrs. Katie Laugen]

This text is very academic. It has useful suggestions, and they can be easy to find once you become familiar with the organization of each chapter.

[Adynah]

Will likely keep this for as a reference book for years to come!

[Nathan]

I enjoyed this book very much. The scaffolded approach allowed me to build my knowledge of the content area and not feel overwhelmed.

This was mandatory for my literacy class. It's readable, has some good information, but at the end of the day it reads like a textbook. Not super engaging, kind of pedantic in places. Not a pleasure read, but good if you need some theoretical background in the subject.

[Stephanie]

so, i refer to this book probably three times a week. i have photocopied chapters for my friends. well, friends who like reading as much as me, anyways. but if you like reading and want to teach kids how to to it, check this one out.

[Helen]

This book is a "winner" for teachers who are seriously interested in learning more about best practices in writing instruction.

[Donabilla]

I worked with this book this semester, it was full of good new information for me, some chapters were easier than the others . I would recommend this book for all literacy teachers and coaches.

[Evalyn]

This was an excellent book to read about literacy today.