Elementary Education
Steps to SuccessISBN: 9781942341222Publication Date: 2016-01-30Introduces instructional strategies linked to the most current research-supported practices in the field of literacy. The book includes chapters related to scientifically-based literacy research, early literacy development, literacy assessment, digital age influences on children's literature, literacy development in underserved student groups, secondary literacy instructional strategies, literacy and modern language, and critical discourse analysis. Chapters are written by authors with expertise in both college teaching and the delivery of research-supported literacy practices in schools. The book features detailed explanations of a wide variety of literacy strategies that can be implemented by both beginning and expert practitioners. Readers will gain knowledge about topics frequently covered in college literacy courses, along with guided practice for applying this knowledge in their future or current classrooms. The book's success-oriented framework helps guide educators toward improving their own practices and is designed to foster the literacy development of students of all ages.
- The Community College Consortium for Open Educational ResourcesThese open textbooks cover various topics in education, including classroom management and supervision, contemporary issues in education, and special needs education. The list of books is comprehensive; it’s best to skim through the list to find specific-interest books.
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- First Year Teacher ProgramThe 10 modules include video segments featuring teachers using effective strategies and techniques in the classroom on subjects such as phonemic awareness, phonics, speech sounds, and text comprehension.
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- Open Learn Education and DevelopmentTeaching and learning resources on education and development from the Open University (based in UK).
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- Edutopia: Education Video LibraryVideos about K-12 teaching methods and strategies from the George Lucas Educational Foundation.
- PBS Learning MediaThe PBS Digital Learning Library is a public media system-wide repository of digital media learning objects, including videos, images, podcasts and documents.