Publisher's Synopsis
Bertrand and Stice believe that literacy learning parallels oral language learning and that these processes happen best in classrooms where teachers understand what language is, how the brain works in learning and language development, and the implications of this knowledge for instruction. Therefore, they present an integrated language and literacy perspective in which they
- detail their theoretical and research base
- provide connections to and a framework for instruction
- describe the major approaches
- offer a variety of sound, successful teaching techniques and strategies
- present accompanying evaluation procedures.
Each chapter provides discussion points and summaries, theory-to-practice guides, and suggested readings and activities. Plus, scholarly commentary along the way reminds readers of what constitutes good teaching of language and literacy.
An ideal textbook for teacher education programs as well as an authoritative reference for school district professional development, Good Teaching is what one commentator calls a "strategy feast," strong on practice, comprehensive, yet easy to read and theoretically smart.
