Building Comprehension in Adolescents
Powerful Strategies for Improving Reading and Writing in Content Areas
$101.51
- Paperback
248 pages
- Release Date
13 May 2012
Summary
Comprehension problems have become an epidemic: One out of every four secondary school students is unable to read and comprehend the material in textbooks.* Start addressing the root of the problem today with this practical guidebook, designed to strengthen adolescents’ reading comprehension and written expression so they can master academic content.
Developed for middle and high school teachers, this book helps educators improve students’ reading and writing through Self-Regula…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781598572100 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1598572105 |
| Author: | Linda H. Mason, Robert Reid, Jessica L. Hagaman |
| Publisher: | Brookes Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Brookes Publishing Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 13 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 650g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 216mm x 278mm |
Critics Review
“An outstanding book that should be very useful for educators … presents strategies for improving students’ reading and writing all in one well-written, easy to understand book.”
“Invaluable in providing step-by-step instructions for explicit instruction of reading comprehension and writing, using authentic examples … an ideal resource for any middle or high school content-area teacher.” –Dolores Perin, Ph.D.
Linda H. Mason
Dr. Linda H. Mason has a joint appointment in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education and the Children, Youth, and Families Consortium at The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to completing her Ph.D., Dr. Mason taught special education in an inclusive public elementary school for six years. She has been awarded two U.S. Department of Education grants focusing on reading comprehension and writing intervention for low-achieving students. Dr. Mason serves on six editorial boards, including journals focused on research-topractice. At Penn State, she teaches courses in literacy for students with special needs, curriculum development, reading and writing methods, assessment, and effective instruction. Dr. Mason was awarded the Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Research Distinguished Early Career Award in 2011 and a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Hungary in fall 2011.
Dr. Reid specializes in the education and treatment of children with learning disabilities and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. He teaches courses on mainstreaming, cognitive strategy instruction, and special education methods. His current interests include functional assessment, treatment of attention-deficit disorder, and strategy instruction. He has done extensive work in the area of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in the schools. Dr. Reid received the Jeannie Balilies Award for contributions to child mental health research. Dr. Reid also serves as a consulting editor and field reviewer for a number of special education journals.
Dr. Hagaman received her Ph.D. in educational studies from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She specializes in the education of students with learning disabilities and at-risk students. Prior to completing her Ph.D., Dr. Hagaman taught at the early childhood and elementary levels. Her research interests include early intervention for at-risk students, reading instruction and interventions, strategy instruction, and academic interventions.
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