Download or read book Using Informative Assessments towards Effective Literacy Instruction written by Evan Ortlieb and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Informative Assessments towards Effective Literacy Practices offers research driven solutions to improve student literacy success through the exploration of advancements in literacy assessment and instruction. Recommendations are provided on selecting appropriate assessments and effectively using data for planning and instruction
Download or read book Evaluating Literacy Instruction written by Rachael E. Gabriel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This must-read book for all literacy educators illuminates the intersection of research on literacy instruction and teacher evaluation. Since 2009, 46 states have changed or revised policies related to evaluating teachers and school leaders. In order for these new policies to be used to support and develop effective literacy instruction, resources are needed that connect the best of what is known about teaching literacy with current evaluation policies and support practices. A major contribution to meeting this need, the volume brings together a range of perspectives on tools, systems, and policies for the evaluation of teaching, organized into two sections: • Crafting Systems and Policies for Evaluating Literacy Instruction • Examples of Alternative Systems/Approaches for Evaluating Literacy Instruction Across the text, expert scholars in the field emphasize the need for literacy professionals to do more than merely apply generic observation instruments for teacher evaluation, but also to consider how these tools reflect professional values, how elements of effective literacy instruction can be unearthed or included within them, and how teacher evaluation systems and policies can be used to increase students’ opportunities to develop literacy.
Download or read book Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction written by Leslie Laud and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formative assessment and differentiated instruction made manageable We all recognize the countless benefits of differentiated instruction. The challenge is in its implementation. Faced with a classroom of 25 students—each with very different needs—how can we possibly keep every student on track and motivated? Through formative assessment and efficient follow-up instruction. This start-to-finish guide will show you how through seven classroom-tested practices for maximizing student learning. Established experts on this subject, Leslie Laud and Pooja Patel demonstrate how to: Establish new classroom norms Involve students in the use of assessment data and feedback to inform their next steps Clarify end-of-unit criteria to help map learning progression Apply assessment data to grouping students for tiered activities Differentiate assignments based on student readiness, characteristics, and interest Best of all, Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction is packed with vignettes, sample worksheets, and charts to assist you through each step in the process. Armed with this toolkit, you′ll quickly discover new ways to keep all students engaged in their learning.
Download or read book The Gradual Release of Responsibility in Literacy Research and Practice written by Mary McVee and published by Emerald Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume discusses how the Gradual Release of Responsibility model evolved and has been applied, how it benefits learners and teachers, and how it can be utilised for years to come.
Download or read book Formative Assessment for Literacy Grades K 6 written by Alison L. Bailey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-03-13 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents an easy-to-understand approach to a complex skill by employing accessible concepts and a research-based conception of classroom assessment. For today′s and tomorrow′s elementary teachers, this book is mandatory reading!" —W. James Popham, Emeritus Professor University of California, Los Angeles Use formative assessment to build language and literacy skills across the curriculum! Grounded in research and practice, this book shows both new and experienced elementary teachers how to use formative assessment as an integral part of effective language and literacy instruction for all students, including English language learners. This reader-friendly resource discusses the stages of literacy skill development and offers strategies for developing students understanding of academic language—the vocabulary used in classroom instruction and found in textbooks and tests. Alison L. Bailey and Margaret Heritage explain how formative assessment differs from other assessment models and demonstrate how their unique approach fits within broader frameworks for assessment and instruction. This guide provides instructors of both English language learners and native English speakers with the necessary tools to: Implement different kind of formative literacy assessments such as observations, planned-for interactions, and analyses of student responses Interpret the evidence gathered from formative assessments Develop a comprehensive system for assessing students Collaborate with colleagues, instructional leaders, and principals to build a culture that supports the use of formative literacy assessment Featuring authentic examples from classroom teachers and guidance for planning professional development in literacy assessment, this book gives educators the tools to implement this proven approach to literacy success!
Download or read book Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction Assessment Pre K 6 written by Martha Clare Hougen and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This core text introduces pre-service teachers to the essential components of literacy and describes how to effectively deliver explicit, evidence-based instruction on each component"--
Download or read book Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction written by Susan M. Smartt and published by Paul H Brookes Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This fully revised and updated edition of Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction links classroom screening and assessment with Tier 2 instruction and intervention, serving as a planning guide for K-6 educators"--
Download or read book Inside the black box written by Paul Black and published by Granada Learning. This book was released on 1998 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical advice on using and improving assessment for learning in the classroom.
Download or read book Assessment for Reading Instruction Third Edition written by Michael C. McKenna and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been replaced by Assessment for Reading Instruction, Fourth Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4157-7.
Download or read book Handbook of Effective Literacy Instruction written by Barbara M. Taylor and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The intent of this handbook is to provide a comprehensive, forward-looking, research-based resource for teachers, teacher-educators, and researchers on the key, inter-connected components of effective literacy instruction. The book is designed so that it is a readily useable resource for pre-service and practicing teachers as well. Every chapter in sections I, II, III, and IV includes substantial suggestions for implementing research-based practices in the classroom and for engaging in professional learning to help teachers increase their effectiveness as literacy instructors. Every chapter in section IV also includes substantial suggestions for fostering collaboration among staff and, when applicable, parents within schools"--
Download or read book Practical Steps Toward Culturally Responsive K 12 Literacy Instruction written by Christy Howard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Howard, Overstreet, and Ticknor build on the framework they established in their first book It’s Not “One More Thing”. They extend their practical how-to strategies for enacting culturally responsive and affirming literacy instruction in K-12 classrooms specific to literacy assessment, engaging texts used for literacy instruction, and navigating and resisting barriers. They build on their experiences and research of CRP to offer vignettes of literacy instruction that may be common in K-12 classrooms. These examples are offered to situate how teachers may use research based and effective literacy practices while ignoring the identities and experiences of their students. They then disrupt the vignettes using theories and concepts presented in the chapter to make visible how each practice could be reimagined to integrate more culturally responsive strategies. Example lessons and activities are provided in each chapter that offer readers glimpses into CRP thinking and decision making. Guiding prompts are also included for readers to use the chapter topic and example lessons to consider ways to be more culturally responsive teachers for their students and in their local communities.
Download or read book Literacy Program Evaluation and Development Initiatives for P 12 Teaching written by Lawrence, Salika A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher leadership is a critical component of effective curriculum assessment and professional development. With teacher-led inquiry being utilized, schools can better improve their learning programs. Literacy Program Evaluation and Development Initiatives for P-12 Teaching is a pivotal resource for the latest research on the benefits of using teacher educators to facilitate the assessment and improvements of school literacy programs. Highlighting a range of relevant topics on professional learning and teacher leadership, this book is ideally designed for school administrators, teachers, researchers, and academics.
Download or read book Assessment for Reading Instruction Second Edition written by Michael C. McKenna and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely adopted for course use, this trusted teacher guide combines crucial background knowledge with hands-on tools. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book features more than two dozen reproducibles. It covers all the essentials of planning, administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide range of formal and informal assessments. Helpful examples illustrate effective ways to evaluate K/n-/8 students' strengths and weaknesses in each of the core competencies that good readers need to master. See also Reading Assessment in an RTI Framework, which offers systematic guidance for conducting assessments in all three tiers of RTI.
Download or read book Assessment for Reading Instruction written by Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this accessible text has given over 100,000 preservice and inservice teachers vital tools for systematic reading assessment in grades K–8. The book explains how to use both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' strengths and needs in all components of reading. Effective, engaging methods for targeted instruction in each area are outlined. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 30 reproducible tools, plus an additional multipage assessment in an online-only appendix. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of the middle grades (4–8), including a new chapter and case study, and explicit attention to this grade range throughout; new coauthor Kevin Flanigan adds expertise in this area. *New and expanded topics: computer-based testing methods, assessing academic language, and how to use reading inventories more accurately. *Additional reproducible tools: informal reading inventory summary form, comprehension retelling forms for narrative and informational text, computer-based comprehension test comparison worksheet, revised Informal Decoding Inventory, and more.
Download or read book Theoretical Models of Learning and Literacy Development written by Evan Ortlieb and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-13 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theoretical Models of Literacy Development highlights the latest theoretical advances in reading, writing, and multiliteracy development. New models are discussed to account for the rapidly changing literacy scene, inclusive of the interdisciplinary nature of literacy and content area learning.
Download or read book The Teaching Library written by Scott Walter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you make the case that your library is a valuable instruction center? The Teaching Library helps librarians assess data on information literacy instruction programs so that they can better support the teaching role of the academic library in campus settings. This practical, professional resource features case studies from across the United States and Canadain both public and private institutionsthat offer a variety of evaluation methods. Here are the latest, easy-to-adopt ways of measuring your library's direct contribution to student learning, on-campus and off.
Download or read book Making Assessment Matter written by Nonie K. Lesaux and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-12-23 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All too often, literacy assessments are given only for accountability purposes and fail to be seen as valuable resources for planning and differentiating instruction. This clear, concise book shows K-5 educators how to implement a comprehensive, balanced assessment battery that integrates accountability concerns with data-driven instruction. Teachers learn to use different types of test scores to understand and address students' specific learning needs. The book features an in-depth case example of a diverse elementary school that serves many struggling readers and English language learners. Reproducible planning and progress monitoring forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
