Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Interesting Professional Readings Available from Ministry of Education Library Service


Hi all,

I received these today and they are well worth a read...HOT OFF THE PRESS! 

Motivating boys to read: inquiry, modeling, and choice matter, by Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey.
Article in the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 55 (7), 2012, p. 587-596.
Examines what curricular and instructional practices in English lessons motivate secondary school boys to read. Looks at the effect of inquiry, modelling, and choice on reading habits and achievement.

Response to intervention for reading difficulties in the primary grades: some answers and lingering questions, by Carolyn A. Denton.
Article in the Journal of Learning Disabilities, 45 (3), 2012, p. 232-243.
Describes the research base related to response to intervention frameworks in primary school reading. Reviews research on the implementation of multi-tiered reading interventions, and the determination of intervention responsiveness. Identifies areas in need of research.


No comments:

Post a Comment

Thank you for your contribution to our blog.