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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459417903321

Autore

Beers Carol S

Titolo

A Principal's Guide to Literacy Instruction [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Publications, 2009

ISBN

1-282-49003-6

9786612490033

1-60623-481-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (212 p.)

Collana

Tools for Teaching Literacy

Altri autori (Persone)

BeersJames W

SmithJeffrey O

Disciplina

372.6

372.6/044

372.6044

428.0071

Soggetti

General education

Interdisciplinary approach in education

Literacy

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; About the Authors; Series Editors' Note; Preface; Contents; CHAPTER 1. What Makes Good Literacy Instruction?; CHAPTER 2. Establishing a Literacy Culture in School; CHAPTER 3. Building a Professional Development Program: An Essential for Success David Gaston; CHAPTER 4. Encouraging Authentic Assessment; CHAPTER 5. Reaching Out to Families; CHAPTER 6. Knowing Your Staff; References; Index; About Guilford Publications; From the Publisher; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

This succinct, engaging book explains how busy elementary school principals can support effective literacy instruction in their schools. Chapters outline the fundamental components of a successful literacy program and describe specific practices that can instill a culture of literacy in a school. Strategies are provided for initiating a professional development program, understanding and using appropriate



assessments with students, involving parents in literacy education, and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of teachers' instructional methods. Drawing from the authors' extensive exp