Instructing Students Who Have Literacy Problems

by Sandra McCormick

This is the definitive book for understanding the teacher's role in reading remediation. Here is balanced treatment of the two elements of word recognition and comprehension. Here is balanced treatment of the two elements of remediation assessment and intervention. And here is an interactive model of the remediation process based on fundamental research into how children and adults acquire literacy. The author blends theory and research with a wealth of practical suggestions for integrating reading, writing, and spelling into remedial reading programs that are practical, effective, and viable for all struggling readers, including special populations. Includes discussion of high-stakes/low-stakes testing, description of computer-administered tests, and numerous examples of current tests. Also covers the differences in various popular reading inventories. For professionals in the field of teaching.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

538 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1995

Reviews

[Zac Sigler · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book on reading instruction. I found some new information, but it is tremendously distracting to read authors who use "if" when they should use "whether." Also, I'm far more a fan of having chapters divided into information about the subject and strategies/interventions to use with students, rather than constantly going back and forth, making me feel like I'm riding the waves on a boat.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful, I still refer to this book.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This text gave me many suggestions for ways to alter my reading instruction. This is one of those books that won't be sold back when the semester is over. It will be a handy reference.

[Alicia Terrill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad for a textbook . . . It wasn't as painful as some anyway! :)