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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 428.00712
EAN: 9780325011288
ISBN: 0325011281
Label: Heinemann
Manufacturer: Heinemann
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: April 26, 2007
Publisher: Heinemann
Studio: Heinemann
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This is the time to think boldly about adolescent literacy. So much of what we know about adolescents and their learning has changed in the last decade, and since then both the world of education and the world at large have become very different places. Adolescent Literacy convenes a conversation among today's most important educational thinkers and practitioners to address crucial advances in research on adolescent learning, to assess which of our current practices meets the challenges of the twenty-first century, and to discover transformative ideas and methods that turn the promise of education into instructional practice. In Adolescent Literacy renowned educators Kylene Beers, Bob Probst, and Linda Rief lead twenty-eight of the most important and widely read educators across the country in a conversation about where we are in the teaching of literacy to adolescents and how best to move forward. From researchers to classroom teachers, from long-treasured voices to important new members of the education community, Adolescent Literacy includes the thoughts of central figures in the field today. Adolescent Literacy discusses the most provocative issues of our time, including: - English language learners
- struggling readers
- technology in the classroom
- multimodal literacy
- compelling writing instruction
- teaching in a “flat world”
- young adult literature.
Each of its chapters builds on the previous to create a unified story of adolescent literacy that will help all middle and secondary teachers and administrators envision literacy instruction in exciting new ways. In addition Adolescent Literacy'sassessmen rubrics for teachers, administrators, and staff developers make it an ideal resource for schoolwide and districtwide professional development, while its accompanying study guide is perfect for small-group discussions. Now is indeed the time to create a powerful vision of how to teach adolescents. The research on their learning has reached a critical mass, modern technology has allowed them to engage in a far wider range of literate behaviors than ever before, and their world has become increasingly connected, increasingly competitive, and increasingly polarized. Read Adolescent Literacy, consider the thoughts of leading educators, and join a conversation about what it means to teach and learn in this dynamic new environment. And do it soon, because the need to turn education's promise into classroom practice has never been more urgent.
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The literacy team at my high school chose this book to read together, and it's been insightful, informative reading. After reading countless how-to books on literacy, it's been refreshing to read a relaxed collection of the nation's best literacy teachers' experiences with students and literacy.
Our group has changed how we organize our study because of this book, too. Each week, we read a new chapter--the book is designed to be read at any point, and the team decides which chapter ... Read More
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ADOLESCENT LITERACY is rightfully compared to a dinner party attended by the brightest stars in literacy research. It is also similar to attending an NCTE Convention and meeting all those writers you love to read when it comes to books about teaching. Kylene Beers, Robert Probst, and Linda Rief (no lightweights themselves!) invited over 30 writer/researchers to contribute their latest thoughts on the conundrum of literacy in the 21st century. The result? Let's just say you'll be too satisfyingly ... Read More
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This book did not disappoint. Packed filled with engaging, persuasive and challenging arguments and current issues. Great to read over thirty literacy leaders share their views and philosophies. I could not put it down once I started reading. Essential for all reading teachers and reading coaches.
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