Reading Instruction That Works, Third Edition: The Case for Balanced Teaching (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Michael Pressley

ISBN 10: 1593852282 / ISBN 13: 9781593852283

Published by The Guilford Press (edition 3rd), 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Instruction That Works, Third Edition: The Case for Balanced Teaching (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)
• Publisher: The Guilford Press (edition 3rd)
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593852282
• ISBN 13: 9781593852283
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This widely adopted text provides a comprehensive guide to effective literacy instruction in the elementary grades. Distinguished scholar and educator Michael Pressley presents research-based, classroom-tested best practices for combining skills-based and whole-language approaches in the context of a highly motivating environment. The book explains the theoretical underpinnings of recommended strategies and techniques and shows how exemplary teachers actually put them into practice.

About the Author

Michael Pressley, PhD, was University Distinguished Professor, Director of the Doctoral Program in Teacher Education, and Director of the Literacy Achievement Research Center at Michigan State University. An expert on effective elementary literacy instruction, he was the author or editor of more than 300 journal articles, chapters, and books. Dr. Pressley was the recipient of the 2004 E. L. Thorndike Award (American Psychological Association, Division 15), the highest award given for career research accomplishment in educational psychology.