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Record Nr.

UNINA9910809118703321

Autore

Beers Carol S

Titolo

A principal's guide to literacy instruction / / Carol S. Beers, James W. Beers, and Jeffrey O. Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, 2010

ISBN

1-282-49003-6

9786612490033

1-60623-481-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (212 p.)

Collana

Tools for teaching literacy

Altri autori (Persone)

BeersJames W. <1946->

SmithJeffrey O

Disciplina

372.6/044

Soggetti

Literacy

Interdisciplinary approach in education

General education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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