Reading and Learning in Content Areas

by Randall J. Ryder, Michael F. Graves

With its easy-to-read format and hands-on approach, this new edition retains many of the basic themes that made it popular.This new edition presents new and exciting ideas that reflect the advances in technology and the emphasis on multiculturalism. A constructivist approach is stressed in this guide that introduces numerous ways for teachers to facilitate students' ability to gain understanding through reading, thinking, and communicating in subject matters. The focus on active learning and the emphasis on technology, cooperative learning, and student ownership makes this a book that truly empowers students.

387 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Tracey V]

So far I've learned about diversity and literacy and the purpose of content reading. I've just started chapter 3 on vocabulary and I think I may learn a few tricks!

[M]

Good overview.