Author: Sylvia ScribnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Psychology of Literacy
Author: Sylvia ScribnerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780674433007
Category : Language and culture
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Brain Literacy for Educators and Psychologists
Author: Virginia W. BerningerPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080500269
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Although educators are expected to bring about functional changes in the brain--the organ of human learning--they are given no formal training in the structure, function or development of the brain in formal or atypically developing children as part of their education. This book is organized around three conceptual themes: First, the interplay between nature (genetics) and nurture (experience and environment) is emphasized. Second, the functional systems of the brain are explained in terms of how they lead to reading, writing and mathematics and the design of instruction. Thirdly, research is presented, not as a finished product, but as a step forward within the field of educational neuropsychology. The book differs from neuropsychology and neuroscience books in that it is aimed at practitioners, focuses on high incidence neuropsychological conditions seen in the classroom, and is the only book that integrates both brain research with the practice of effective literacy, and mathematics instruction of the general and special education school-aged populations.
Improving Literacy in America
Author: Frederick J. MorrisonPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300130252
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
divAn alarmingly high number of American students continue to lack proficiency in reading, math, and science. The various attempts to address this problem have all too often resulted in “silver bullet” solutions such as reducing class size or implementing voucher programs. But as the authors of this critically important book show, improving literacy also requires an understanding of complex and interrelated social issues that shape a child’s learning. More than twenty years of research demonstrate that literacy success is determined by a combination of sociocultural forces including parenting, preschool, classroom instruction, and other factors that have a direct impact on a child’s development. Here, Frederick J. Morrison, Heather J. Bachman, and Carol McDonald Connor present the most up-to-date research on the diverse factors that relate to a child’s literacy development from preschool through early elementary school. Urging greater emphasis on the immediate sources of influence on children, the authors warn against simple, single solutions that ignore other pivotal aspects of the problem. In a concluding chapter, the authors propose seven specific recommendations for improving literacy—recommendations that can make a real difference in American education./DIV
The Psychology of Reading
Author: Paula J. SchwanenflugelPublisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 146252351X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Incorporating cognitive, neuropsychological, and sociocultural perspectives, this authoritative text explains the psychological processes involved in reading and describes applications for educational practice. The book follows a clear developmental sequence, from the impact of the early family environment through the acquisition of emergent literacy skills and the increasingly complex abilities required for word recognition, reading fluency, vocabulary growth, and text comprehension. Linguistic and cultural factors in individual reading differences are examined, as are psychological dimensions of reading motivation and the personal and societal benefits of reading. Pedagogical Features *End-of-chapter discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. *Explicit linkages among theory, research, standards (including the Common Core State Standards), and instruction. *Engaging case studies at the beginning of each chapter. *Technology Toolbox explores the pros and cons of computer-assisted learning.
The Psychology of Literacy
Author: Sylvia ScribnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
New Approaches to Literacy
Author: Robert J. MarzanoPublisher: Amer Psychological Assn
ISBN: 9781557982490
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Teachers who attempt to enhance the reading and writing skills of their students face one of the most difficult tasks in education. Not only are reading and writing two of the most difficult processes to teach and reinforce but they are two of the most important. After working with literally thousands of teachers to improve their effectiveness at enhancing these key literacy skills and after surveying the research, we have come to some conclusions about how reading and writing can be taught and reinforced. We present what we have learned in this book. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
The Psychologically Literate Citizen
Author: Dana DunnPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199795010
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The concepts of psychological literacy and the psychologically literate citizen promise to invigorate a new global approach to psychology education. They pose a basic question: What attributes and capabilities should undergraduate psychology majors acquire? Many psychological organizations have defined psychological literacy by guidelines and lists of student learning outcomes, but although psychology educators across the globe have been working towards helping students to acquire these attributes over the past 50 years, educators have only recently explicitly delineated attributes and learning outcomes, and sought to develop appropriate learning, teaching, and assessment strategies, including whole program approaches. The contributors to this volume argue that psychological literacy is the most important outcome of an undergraduate psychology education and that psychologically literate citizens use their knowledge of psychology to problem-solve in ethical and socially responsible ways that directly benefit their communities. In this book, a rich variety of international perspectives contribute to the development of the two key concepts of psychological literacy and the psychologically literate citizen. Authors provide practical guidance for classroom psychology educators, as well as curriculum developers and reviewers. Ultimately, they make the case for a paradigm shift in psychology education.
The Psychology of Reading
Author: Insup TaylorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
And ConclusionsChater 11. The Bilateral Cooperative Model of Reading; Introduction to the Bilateral Cooperative Model; Brain Function and Malfunction; Recognizing Words; Words in Context: Mainly RIGHT Processes; Syntax and Metaphor; Summary and Conclusions; Chater 12. Reading and Writing Sentences; Reading Clauses and Sentences; Knowledge and Sentence Processing; Writing Sentences; Summary and Conclusions; Chater 13. Prose: Narrative and Expository; Narrative Prose; Expository Prose; Summary and Conclusions; Part III: Learning to Read; Chater 14. Early Readers and Reading Readiness
Psychology: Australia and New Zealand with Online Study Tools 12 Months
Author: Douglas A. BernsteinPublisher: Cengage AU
ISBN: 0170386309
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
Book Description
Psychology 2ed will support you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for your career in psychology and within the professional discipline of psychology. This book will be an invaluable study resource during your introductory psychology course and it will be a helpful reference throughout your studies and your future career in psychology. Psychology 2ed provides you with local ideas and examples within the context of psychology as an international discipline. Rich cultural and indigenous coverage is integrated throughout the book to help your understanding. To support your learning online study tools with revision quizzes, games and additional content have been developed with this book.
Teaching Psychology around the World (Volume 4)
Author: Alfredo Padilla-LópezPublisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527520048
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
This book provides a one-volume overview of psychology’s globalization, and will serve as a handbook for psychology professors around the globe wanting to internationalize and diversify their courses and curricula and seeking innovative ideas to enrich their teaching. Topics covered include practical tips to diversify specific courses, such as abnormal psychology, lifespan development, and psychotherapy, and innovative methods of assessment of student learning. Additionally, a number of chapters focus on describing the training of psychologists and the history and future of psychology education in various nations and regions. Co-edited by six distinguished, international academics, the thirty-three chapters represent each major geographic region around the world, with authors based in nations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Instructors of cross cultural, cultural, and international psychology and of multicultural education will be especially interested in the book, as will program evaluators, policy makers, and university administrators.