About This Book

Teaching Reading [Higher-Ed Version]: A Playbook for Developing Skilled Readers Through Word Recognition and Language Comprehension

This comprehensive guide is designed to help educators develop skilled readers by focusing on two critical aspects of reading: word recognition and language comprehension. Written by renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp, this book is a go-to resource for educators looking to enhance their literacy instruction.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by educators and instructors in higher education settings, as well as by professionals in the field of education who are looking to improve their teaching methods. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the best practices for teaching reading, including school administrators and literacy coaches.

History and Editions

The first edition of "Teaching Reading [Higher-Ed Version]" was published in 2023. This edition provides free access to teaching ancillaries, including lesson launchers, facilitator's notes, discussion board prompts, test banks, storyboards, and embedded tasks and assignments. The book is designed to be a one-stop shop for best practices in teaching reading, offering concise and essential guidance through thirteen interactive modules.

Author and Other Works

Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp are the authors of "Teaching Reading [Higher-Ed Version]." Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey are well-known for their work in literacy education and have authored several books on teaching reading and writing. Diane Lapp is also a prominent figure in education, focusing on literacy and language arts instruction. Together, they bring a wealth of expertise to this comprehensive guide.

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in teaching reading, including detailed explanations and examples of best practices.
Interactive Modules: Thirteen interactive modules provide easy-to-read ideas to support teaching every child to read very well.
Evidence-Based Practices: The book is based on evidence-based reading practices, ensuring that the methods and strategies outlined are grounded in research.
Recharge Confidence: The book includes uplifting new research findings from neuroscience, cognitive science, and child development to recharge educators' confidence and craft.
Clear Up Confusions: It clarifies confusions about phonics progressions, reading fluency, morphology, text selection, grammar, and more.
Develop Background Knowledge: It provides strategies for developing background knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction.
Cutting-Edge Ideas: The book is up-to-date on how to help readers attain deeper levels of comprehension by applying Theory of Mind and other cutting-edge ideas.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

ISBN-13: 9781071920800
eBook Availability: Not specified, but available in various formats through online retailers.

Publication Details

Publisher: Corwin
Publication Date: March 27, 2023
Page Count: 304 pages
Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no additional editions listed for this specific ISBN, it is part of a series that may include other related titles. For example, other titles by the same authors might be available under different ISBNs.

Related ISBNs

9781071920800 (Hardcover)
9781071920800 (eBook) - Not explicitly stated but available through online retailers.

Additional Resources

For more detailed information on the ancillaries provided with this book, such as lesson launchers, facilitator's notes, discussion board prompts, test banks, storyboards, and embedded tasks and assignments, you can visit the publisher's website or contact their customer service.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Teaching Reading [Higher-Ed Version]," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.