This succinct, engaging book explains how busy elementary school principals can support effective literacy instruction in their schools. Chapters outline the fundamental components of a successful literacy program and describe specific practices that can instill a culture of literacy in a school. Strategies are provided for initiating a professional development program, understanding and using appropriate assessments with students, involving parents in literacy education, and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of teachersa instructional methods. Drawing from the authors' extensive experience as principals and teachers, the bookas numerous examples demonstrate what strong literacy leadership looks like in action. Helpful reproducibles are included.In contrast to the analytic approach, the synthetic approach presents the lettera sound relationship and then asks children to blend those ... Leta#39;s put them all together to make a new word. ... today, in which letters and sounds are introduced in an incidental manner with no planned sequence for instruction to guide teachers.
Title | : | A Principal's Guide to Literacy Instruction |
Author | : | Carol S. Beers, James W. Beers |
Publisher | : | Guilford Press - 2009-11-20 |
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