This book is a compendium of strategies, it is not a description of a single approach, nor is it intended to be eclectic. The inclusion of a strategy should not be perceived as our endorsement of that strategy. There are some strategies that we all view as problematic; there are others on which we disagree.
This fifth edition compendium fills a void by being a ready reference for teachers and prospective teachers, as well as literacy education professionals, who want a clear, overall perspective of instructional procedures and who approach their teaching with a view of experimentation and decision making. This book is intended to be an on-going reference to be used in conjunction with almost any literacy education course. It is designed to afford the reader an active role in examining and evaluating instructional techniques. The authors do not expect readers to become familiar with all of the strategies or practices presented in the text; rather, they recommend reading it selectively and reflectively. Readers should select the units and strategies they wish to review and evaluate.
For pre-service and in-service teachers of reading methods and diagnosis and remediation.