Reading for Life
High Quality Literacy Instruction for All
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:13th Dec '18
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- Paperback£19.99(9781138590922)
This insightful book offers a fresh perspective on literacy teaching methods, helping educators and parents advocate for effective practices. Reading for Life is essential for improving literacy education.
In Reading for Life, educational practitioners are guided to make informed decisions regarding literacy teaching methods, enabling them to discern which approaches to embrace and which to discard. The book empowers parents with the tools to engage effectively with educators and policymakers, ensuring they can advocate for high-quality literacy education. This fresh assessment emphasizes that every child deserves access to effective literacy instruction, regardless of their background or circumstances.
The book poses critical questions about literacy education: Why do so many individuals struggle with reading and writing? What accounts for the myriad of teaching methods available? Why is there ongoing debate surrounding literacy instruction? By addressing these questions, Reading for Life confronts the outdated and less evidence-based practices that continue to permeate classrooms worldwide. The authors bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, offering actionable strategies and techniques for educators.
Written in an engaging style, Reading for Life incorporates informative graphics, vignettes, and interviews to enhance the reader's understanding. It delves into the essential components of literacy, including phonics, vocabulary, and fluency. The book also explores the historical context of literacy teaching approaches and highlights significant figures in the field. Furthermore, it discusses governmental inquiries into literacy instruction and the mindsets that perpetuate ineffective practices. Ultimately, this resource serves as a comprehensive guide for educators and parents alike, promoting a more effective approach to literacy education.
"With the author's characteristic sharpness and wit, this book pulls together the academic, psychological and ideological threads of the enormous literature on reading instruction, drawing on research, personal experience and a broad sampling of the best that has been thought and said on the matter." – Dr Jennifer Buckingham, Director of FIVE from FIVE reading project
"‘Of making many books there is no end’ – that certainly applies to books on the teaching of reading. However, there is always room at the top, which is where this book belongs. Lyn Stone has assembled a highly valuable picture of what it takes learn to read, how best to support struggling readers, and teach reading to best effect. She has also captured the context of the ‘tedious debate’ about teaching reading and, in so-doing, exposed the fake opposites, which have muddied the waters in this territory for far too long." – Sir Jim Rose, C.B.E., FRSA
"This is a book that should be read everywhere we require people to read. The tragedy is that anything in this should be contentious or controversial to anyone, given the enormous evidence bases that inform its conclusions, or the precision and care Stone invests in unpacking not just the methodology, but the assumptions and axioms of language transmission. There is a war going on between those who mean well, but promote inefficient methods of reading instruction, and those who also mean well and commit to using the best and most evidenced methods. Stone's book is a fabulous example of the latter, and it is not only a powerful addition to the oeuvre of evidence informed education, but a readable and accessible one too. Read it twice, then pass it on to someone else." – Tom Bennett, Director of researchED
"On the whole, I see Reading for Life as a useful addition to my bookshelf. In particular, the “cheat sheet” of major players in the reading wars (p. 50-63) is a great idea, and the author’s perspective on dyslexia (p. 128-137) is well expressed. The frequent references to metaphors and the blog-style length and tone of each chapter also make this book a quick and easy reference guide for a variety of topics." - Nicola Bell, Nomanis
ISBN: 9781138590908
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
224 pages