Diagnostic Teaching of Reading

Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
Author: Barbara J. Walker
Publisher: Pearson College Division
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780133007480

Diagnostic Teaching of Reading, 7/e, by renowned author Barbara J. Walker, is the ideal resource for pre-service and in-service educators, including teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, school psychologists, special education teachers, and Title I teachers. In it they see how to use a variety of instructional and assessment techniques to help plan lessons designed to improve literacy for all learners in their charge. Included are over 65 instructional techniques that meet the diverse learning needs of all students, including struggling readers and writers, English language learners, and culturally diverse learners. With the information presented here, teachers see how to continually reflect on their instructional practices and tailor their instruction to the strengths and needs of the diverse children they teach.

Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading

Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading
Author: James Erekson
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 99998
Release: 2019-03-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780135202401

NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of the Enhanced Pearson eText platform exists for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use Enhanced Pearson eText, you may also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide. Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the Enhanced Pearson eText may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. This package includes the Enhanced Pearson eText. A combination of theory, practical applications, and basic knowledge and skills that emphasizes understanding why and how teachers make reading assessment and instruction decisions. Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading is a comprehensive, practical, and easy-to-use text that helps teachers gather assessment data in order to make teaching decisions. The demand is greater than ever for teachers who understand why they do what they do in reading assessment. Good teachers must understand factors that affect reading and also assessment techniques they can use to better understand how these factors affect individual readers. Good teachers also ask questions about each student to help select, administer, and interpret the most appropriate assessments. In addition to building teachers' understanding of the reading assessment process, this text presents a wide variety of reading skills, strategies, and teaching techniques that are appropriate follow-ups to assessments. The 8th Edition retains the many powerful assessment instruments and techniques that have made the text so widely used. New content includes: a dedicated chapter on assessing and teaching writing (Ch. 13); "bridge" features that emphasize how teachers connect understanding-assessment-instruction; and updated children's literature recommendations. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(R) and Android(R) tablet.** Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. *The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. **The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later. 013520240X / 9780135202401 Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading: A Diagnostic Approach with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0135175550 / 9780135175552 Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading: A Diagnostic Approach 0135178541 / 9780135178546 Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading: A Diagnostic Approach, Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card

Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems, Second Edition

Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems, Second Edition
Author: Darrell Morris
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013-10-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1462512259

This widely adopted text and teacher resource provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and remediating reading difficulties in grades K-6. Darrell Morris presents rich case studies of beginning and older readers struggling with different types of reading problems. He shows how to administer a thorough diagnostic battery and provide instruction tailored to each student's needs. In addition to one-to-one tutoring strategies, small-group and whole-class applications are discussed. Reproducible tools, book lists, and other user-friendly materials can be photocopied from the book or downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Detailed explanations of how to adapt the techniques for classroom use. *The latest research findings pertaining to reading diagnosis. *Updated and expanded book lists.*Chapter on historical and theoretical foundations. See also the Morris Informal Reading Inventory: Preprimer through Grade 8, a complementary assessment tool that yields systematic data on K-8 students' reading abilities.

Assessment for Reading Instruction

Assessment for Reading Instruction
Author: Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1462541593

Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this accessible text has given over 125,000 preservice and inservice teachers vital tools for systematic reading assessment in grades K–8. The book explains how to use both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' strengths and needs in all components of reading. Effective, engaging methods for targeted instruction in each area are outlined. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 30 reproducible tools, plus an additional multipage assessment in an online-only appendix. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of the middle grades (4–8), including a new chapter and case study, and explicit attention to this grade range throughout; new coauthor Kevin Flanigan adds expertise in this area. *New and expanded topics: computer-based testing methods, assessing academic language, and how to use reading inventories more accurately. *Additional reproducible tools: informal reading inventory summary form, comprehension retelling forms for narrative and informational text, computer-based comprehension test comparison worksheet, revised Informal Decoding Inventory, and more.

Assessment for Reading Instruction, Third Edition

Assessment for Reading Instruction, Third Edition
Author: Michael C. McKenna
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2015-06-23
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1462521053

This book has been replaced by Assessment for Reading Instruction, Fourth Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4157-7.

Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading

Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading
Author: Michael Opitz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2014-02-14
Genre: Reading
ISBN: 9780133520989

In Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Reading, 7/e, pre- and in-service get the background they need to assess, make diagnoses and improve integral parts of their reading programs. This comprehensive, practical, and easy-to-use resource presents a well-respected combination of theory, practical applications, and basic knowledge and skills, setting the stage for effective reading diagnosis and improvement. It describes various assessment measures teachers can use to assess and diagnosis students' reading performance, and presents reading content and instruction. Using the book's applied model of assessment and teaching, teachers learn how to determine the strengths and needs of each individual reader, forming the basis for effective differentiated instruction in the classroom.

Diagnostic Literacy Assessments and Instructional Strategies

Diagnostic Literacy Assessments and Instructional Strategies
Author: Stephanie L. McAndrews
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780872076082

Everything you need to understand, assess, and teach necessary literacy skills to grade K-8 children. This comprehensive text presents diagnostic literacy assessments and strategies for multiple standards-based literacy processes-including language and vocabulary development, phonological awareness, fluency, comprehension, writing, and motivation-along with thorough explanations of each process and how to assess and reinforce essential skills. The book is intended to be useed by litercy specialists and classroom teachers together, so you'll find numberous resources to help you meet the individual needs of your students and colleagues.

The Diagnosis of Reading in a Second or Foreign Language

The Diagnosis of Reading in a Second or Foreign Language
Author: J. Charles Alderson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2014-10-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1135097186

The Diagnosis of Reading in a Second or Foreign Language explores the implications of language assessment research on classroom-based assessment practices by providing an in-depth look at the little-examined field of diagnosis in second and foreign language reading. This volume examines the development of second and foreign language reading and how subsequent research findings, couched in this knowledge, can help facilitate a more-informed teaching approach in second and foreign language classrooms. By contextualizing the latest in classroom settings and presenting implications for future research in this developing area of linguistics, this book is an ideal resource for those studying and working in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and language assessment and education. About the NPLA Series: Headed by two of its leading scholars, the series captures the burgeoning field of language assessment by offering comprehensive and state-of-the-art coverage of its contemporary questions, pressing issues, and technical advances. It is the only active series of its kind on the market, and will include volumes on basic and advanced topics in language assessment, public policy and language assessment, and the interfaces of language assessment with other disciplines in applied linguistics. Each text presents key theoretical approaches and research findings, along with concrete practical implications and suggestions for readers conducting their own research or developmental studies.

Diagnostic Reading Analysis

Diagnostic Reading Analysis
Author: Mary Crumpler
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2004
Genre: Reading
ISBN: 9780340882573

Individually asses the reading accuracy, comprehension and fluency/ reading rate, plus comprehension processing speed for less able readers from 7 to 16. "The test is brilliant. We used it with a cohort who have been well below standard for the school and right the way throughout it told us so much about that cohort and their learning styles. It was quick to administer, didn't stress the pupils and the end result was so useful." - SENCO, Hampshire school - Carefully structured, with an initial listening comprehension passage that helps determine each pupil's starting point - Provides standardised measures of reading accuracy (as standardised scores and reading ages), fluency/reading rate and reading comprehension. Additionally, this second edition provides a standardised measure of comprehension processing speed, making the DRA ideal for access arrangements assessment. - Pupils read and answer questions on three graded passages - fiction and non-fiction - pitched at appropriate levels of difficulty - Perfect for assessing progress with two parallel forms A and B that allow for re-testing - Identify patterns of reading performance with a photocopiable Diagnostic Checklist The optional Diagnostic Profiler CD-ROM helps you to produce a detailed diagnostic report, including prompts for appropriate follow-up for each pupil.

Diagnostic Teaching of Reading

Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
Author: Barbara J. Walker
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This book provides a tool for teachers to understand various instructional frameworks underlying diagnostic teaching techniques. Adds a chapter, Selecting Instructional Materials.