Promoting Early Reading :Research, Resources, and Best Practices

Publication subTitle :Research, Resources, and Best Practices

Author: McKenna> Michael C.  

Publisher: Guilford Publications Inc‎

Publication year: 2010

E-ISBN: 9781606236888

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781606236864

Subject: G613.2 language, literacy

Keyword: 语言学,印欧语系,教学理论,文化、科学、教育、体育,学前教育、幼儿教育

Language: ENG

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Description

Bringing together leading scholars, this book describes proven ways to enhance early literacy skills in 3- and 4-year-olds, especially those from low-income families. Presented are scientifically based methods and approaches that are being applied in Early Reading First programs around the country. Important topics include promoting oral language and phonemic awareness, conducting read-alouds, setting up effective classroom environments, meeting the needs of English language learners, providing effective preschool coaching, using assessment to plan instruction, and helping students transition to kindergarten. Contributors also share lessons learned about evaluating and sustaining high-quality programs.

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Contents

Chapter 1. Overview of Early Reading First

Chapter 2. Language Facilitation in the Preschool Classroom: Rationale, Goals, and Strategies

Chapter 3. Language and Literacy Development for English Language Learners in Preschool

Chapter 4. Phonemic Awareness Instruction in Preschool: Research Implications and Lessons Learned from Early Reading First

Chapter 5. Improving the Quality of Preschool Read-Alouds: Professional Development and Coaching That Targets Book-Reading Practices

Chapter 6. Assessing Children's Needs

Chapter 7. Preparing Centers and a Literacy-Rich Environment for Small-Group Instruction in Early Reading First Preschools

Chapter 8. Evaluation: Practical Applications for Closing Achievement Gaps

Chapter 9. Why Families Should Matter for Early Reading First

Chapter 10. Assessing and Creating Effective Preschool Literacy Classroom Environments

Chapter 11. Case Study of a Successful Urban Implementation

Chapter 12. Case Study of a Successful Rural Early Reading First Implementation

Chapter 13. Early Reading First Graduates Go to Kindergarten: Are Achievement Gains Enduring?

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