Elementary Literacy Lessons: Cases and Commentaries From the Field

ISBN-13: 9781138420199 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 08/02/2017 Pages: 252 Product dimensions: 8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d) Innovative and practical, this text helps prepare teachers to support the literacy learning needs of all children in grades K-6, including academically, linguistically, and culturally diverse students. It features original teaching cases written by preservice teachers enrolled in field-based reading/language arts methods courses, accompanied by commentaries written by experienced teacher educators and skilled classroom teachers. High-interest content and a reader-friendly format encourage critical and reflective thinking about topics important to effective literacy instruction. By promoting reflection about case issues, the text helps prepare future teachers to respond to teaching narratives presented on the practical applications section of the PRAXIS II, an examination required in most states for teacher licensure. The authentic cases candidly a