American Reading Instruction

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American Reading Instruction, Special Edition Nila Banton Smith First published in 1934 and updated in 1965 and 1986, American Reading Instruction has provided insight and historical perspective to reading instruction in the United States beginning with the Colonial era. The volume addresses such areas as theories and practical applications; established and emerging leaders in the reading field; fads and trends; linguistics and technology; cultural, social, and economic issues; and supporting research and professional literature. This special edition adds several new features, including -a prologue by Richard D. Robinson and an epilogue by Norman A. Stahl, -an expanded history of reading from 1967 to the present by P. David Pearson, -an annotated bibliography on reading history published since 1986, and -a short biography of Nila Banton Smith. Teacher educators will value this important resource for both preservice preparation and graduate-level courses, while reading research and reading history enthusiasts alike will find it to be the definitive starting point in historical studies. The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research. Research-based, classroom-tested, and peer-reviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better. Some of the many areas we publish in include: -Comprehension -Response To Intervention/Struggling Readers -Early Literacy -Adolescent Literacy -Assessment -Literacy Coaching -Research And Policy
ASIN: 0872073483
VSKU: DBV.0872073483.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Smith, Nila Banton
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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