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Literacy Assessment and Intervention for Classroom Teachers

by Beverly DeVries

Book Details

Publisher:Routledge
Published:2017-07-05
Pages:1213
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

The fourth edition of this comprehensive resource helps future and practicing teachers recognize and assess literacy problems, while providing practical, effective intervention strategies to help every student succeed. The author thoroughly explores the major components of literacy, providing an overview of pertinent research, suggested methods and tools for diagnosis and assessment, intervention strategies and activities, and technology applications to increase students' skills. Discussions thr

Our Review

This comprehensive guide provides educators with essential tools for identifying and addressing literacy challenges in the classroom, blending research-backed assessment methods with practical intervention strategies. DeVries systematically explores all major components of reading and writing development, offering clear diagnostic approaches alongside immediately applicable teaching techniques. The updated edition incorporates current educational technology applications that can enhance student engagement and skill development, making it particularly valuable for today's digitally-integrated classrooms. Teachers will appreciate the direct connection between assessment data and targeted instructional responses that form the core of this resource.

What sets this book apart is its seamless integration of theory and practice, allowing educators to understand the research behind literacy development while implementing evidence-based interventions. The structured approach to diagnosing reading difficulties and matching them with specific teaching strategies makes this an indispensable reference for both new and experienced teachers. Classroom educators facing diverse student needs will find the systematic framework for literacy assessment and targeted support especially valuable for creating inclusive, effective learning environments. This resource ultimately empowers teachers to move beyond identification to meaningful action that transforms student outcomes.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education