Strategies for Teaching Students With Reading Problems, Reading Disabilities, and Dyslexia

Strategies for Teaching Students With Reading Problems, Reading Disabilities, and Dyslexia Synopsis

Strategies for Teaching Students with Reading Problems, Reading Disabilities, and Dyslexiais a brand new text writtenby experienced authors Sharon Vaughn, University of Texas, and Diane Haager, California State University, Los Angeles.

This new text presents the most current, research-validated methods for teaching reading to students experiencing difficulty. With classroom-based vignettes and practical activities woven throughout the text, readers will learn how to apply effective practices in their own teaching.

This text presents the latest in research-based reading instructional strategies, including up to date assessment information Research-based instruction in reading is a current focus in states and districts around the country, with No Child Left Behind and Reading First legislation. It also provides concrete examples and strategies that are aligned with current research.

Each chapter has one or more vignettes of students experiencing particular types of reading or writing problems, making the content readily applicable to real life teaching situations. Numerous, use-them-tomorrow activities that can be readily applied to individual, small group or whole class instruction are included throughout the text. The most important areas of reading and literacy development are covered, including the basic skill areas of phonological awareness and decoding, as well as fluency, comprehension, oral language and writing. "Think and Apply" activities are included to give the readers an opportunity to reflect on and apply concepts learned. The book successfully bridges the fields of reading and special education by including content relevant to both fields.