Direct Instruction Reading

by Douglas W. Carnine (Editor), Jerry Silbert, Edward J. Kame'enui

Based on the latest guidelines from the National Reading Panel, this practical guide to teaching reading uses the "direct instruction reading approach, " a proven program that's especially powerful with the most vulnerable of learners--those at risk because of poverty, disability, and/or a limited command of English. The emphasis is on inclusion, which uses language and demonstrations understood by all children. Nationally known and respected authors don't simply list method after method; rather, they provide a specific repertoire of carefully sequenced procedures that teach decoding, comprehension, content reading, and study skills. Strategies are recommended for each skill to be mastered; discussions of optimal timing and error correction, along with numerous examples, are included. In addition, the authors carefully and thoughtfully examine the relationships among different reading skills. For educators who need a thoughtful, sensitive, and informative book that will enhance their ability to teach reading, to any student in any context.

397 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Douglas Carnine, a professor emeritus from the University of Oregon, began his pursuit of scientific research, instructional design, Buddhism and martial arts when he was 21. His academic career focused on failure to thrive children and lead to him receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council for Exceptional Children.
After retiring, he became curious about the importance of kindness from working with men convicted of murder and serving as a hospice volunteer. After reviewing the research on kindness, he decided to devote his writing and his advocacy to making the importance of mindful kindness more prominent. The resulting project is his website Feedkindness.com along with the upcoming books How Love Wins and Saint Badass.

Reviews

[Pb]

Think I will always want to have this book to refer to for improving my reading instruction and individualizing instruction.

[Pithasarii]

is a good book