January 17th, 2010
Category: Books
Tags: Achievement, an observation survey of early literacy achievement, at, Early, early literacy, Edition, Literacy, Observation, observation survey, observation survey of early literacy achievement, Revised, Second, Survey, web
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An Observation Survey has been used in educational systems worldwide. It has introduced thousands of teachers to ways of observing children’s progress in the early years of learning about literacy. It has also helped them determine which children need supplementary teaching. Now the revised Second Edition updates this important sourcework with new data, ideas, and implementations from U.S. and U.K. classrooms.
A comprehensive review of Reading Recovery in the United States by five distinguished authors is available separately at the RRCNA Web site. Authors Maribeth Schmitt, Billie Askew, Irene Fountas, Carol Lyons, and Gay Su Pinnell share their knowledge and…
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January 16th, 2010
Category: Books
Tags: Academic, Achievement, Assessing, assessing english language learners: bridges from language proficiency to academic achievement, at, Bridges, English, english language learners, From, Language, Learners, Proficiency
- ISBN13: 9780761988892
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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With both depth and breadth, this practical resource covers how to equitably and comprehensively assess the language proficiency and academic achievement of English Language Learners.
Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges From Language Proficiency to Academic Achievement
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December 28th, 2009
Category: Books
Tags: Achievement, at, Coaching, Guide, Helping, Increase, Literacy, Student, Teachers
- ISBN13: 9781412951555
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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This practical guide presents effective coaching strategies and best practices for enhancing literacy instruction, working with administrators and communities, and boosting student performance across all grade levels.
A Guide to Literacy Coaching: Helping Teachers Increase Student Achievement
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December 24th, 2009
Category: Books
Tags: Achievement, at, Literacy, Need, Reading, Research, Shaping, shaping literacy achievement: research we have, research we need
- ISBN13: 9781593854096
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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In the era of No Child Left Behind, what literacy research is still needed? How should it be conducted? And what role does research play in determining the kinds of literacy experiences that actually take place in classrooms? This forward-thinking book brings together leading authorities to address these vital and hotly debated questions. Contributors analyze the existing knowledge on core aspects of literacy education, describe how science is currently informing practice, and identify important methodological challenges and research directions. A highlight of the book is a chapter in which Michael…
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November 30th, 2009
Category: Technology Literacy ARTICLES
Tags: Achievement, at, DirectBuy, Literacy, Promotes, Technology, Through
MERRILLVILLE, IN…
DirectBuy, the home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, recently donated computer equipment to PATINS (Promoting Achievement through Technology and INstruction for all Students) Project. DirectBuy’s donation will help provide computer access to Indiana K-12 public students who are disabled and/or disadvantaged.
“We’re thankful that DirectBuy provided us with much needed computer equipment,” says Walt Daigle, Manager of the Refurbished Computer Program for PATINS Project. “DirectBuy’s contribution will eventually help hundreds of students in underprivileged schools.”
This type of generosity is fairly standard for DirectBuy Corporate. Last year, the corporate campus donated more than 100 CPU’s and monitors to…
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November 19th, 2009
Category: Literacy Articles
Tags: "computer literacy", Achievement, Among, Assisted, at, collaborative learning, Computer, computer assisted instruction for b.ed students, dg, distance learning, Effectiveness, General, Grammar, Instruction, Literacy, Programs, Reading, School, Secondary, Students, Technology, web
COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTIONS IN READING ENGLISH AT HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL
Technology is an ever-increasing part of the English Language arts classroom Today’s teachers are developing new and exciting means of integrating Language writing and literature with innovative technologies.
The President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, formally launched the India-U.S. Edusat Network at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 8th December 2005. His advocacy for a knowledge grid connecting educational institutions, research facilities and industries is the logical follow-up of a series of measures that have been undertaken by Anna University to ensure that tele-teaching reaches even to the remotest corners of the state. …
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October 16th, 2009
Category: Books
Tags: 2007, Achievement, an observation survey of early literacy achievement, an observation survey of early literacy achievement 2007, at, Early, early literacy, Literacy, Observation, observation survey, observation survey of early literacy achievement, Reading, Survey, Writing
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This book provides for the systematic observation of young children’s responses to classroom reading and writing in the first years of school.
An Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement 2007
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I am a teacher of ESL students, and I am currently working on a thesis about improving academic achievement among these studetns. I am looking for ideas and research on the topic. Any help out there?