Reading Instruction That Works, Third Edition: The Case for Balanced Teaching
Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy
No. of pages 469
Published: 2005
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"Reading Instruction That Works, Third Edition: The Case for Balanced Teaching" by Michael Pressley emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to reading instruction. The book synthesizes research and best practices, showcasing how effective reading strategies can be implemented in classrooms. Pressley argues for integrating phonics, comprehension, and fluency instruction to create a comprehensive reading program. He addresses the challenges teachers face and offers practical solutions, highlighting the role of ongoing assessment and differentiated instruction. This edition includes updated research findings and strategies, making it an essential resource for educators seeking to enhance their reading instruction methods and improve student outcomes. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Solving Problems in the Teaching Of Literacy .
There are 469 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Guilford Publications .
Michael Pressley, PhD, who passed away in May 2006, was University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, as well as Director of the Doctoral Program in Teacher Education and Director of the Literacy Achievement Research Center, with both roles part of his professorship in the Department of Teacher Education and the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education. He was an expert on effective elementary literacy instruction, with his research appearing in more than 300 journal articles, chapters, and books. Dr. Pressley served a 6-year term as editor of Journal of Educational Psychology. He was honored with awards from the National Reading Conference, the International Reading Association, the American Educational Research Association, and the American Psychological Association, among others. Dr. Pressley received the 2004 E. L. Thorndike Award from Division 15 of the American Psychological Association, the highest award given for career research accomplishment in educational psychology.
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