Lenses on reading
Subtitle: an introduction to theories and models
By: Diane H. Tracey, Lesley Mandel Morrow
Contributors: Morrow, Lesley Mandel
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9781462504701; 9781462504732
Subjects: History; Philosophy; Psychology of Reading; Research; Methodology; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Literacy; EDUCATION / History; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Reading Skills; Reading; EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics
Description: "Subject Areas/Keywords: behaviorism, cognitive processing, constructivism, educational psychology, literacy development, literacy instruction, models, reading, research methods, social learning, teaching, theories, theorists, theory. Description: This widely adopted text explores key theories and models that frame reading instruction and research. Readers learn why theory matters in designing and implementing high-quality instruction and research; how to critically evaluate the assumptions and beliefs that guide their own work; and what can be gained by looking at reading through multiple theoretical lenses. For each theoretical model, classroom applications are brought to life with engaging vignettes and teacher reflections. Research applications are discussed and illustrated with descriptions of exemplary studies"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:  1. Introduction to Theories and Models; title: 2. Early Roots: Early Theories and Models Applicable to Reading; title: 3. Behaviorism: The Dominant Educational Theory for 50 Years (1900-1950s); title: 4. Constructivism (1920s-Present); title: 5. Theories of Literacy Development (1930s-Present); title: 6. Social Learning Perspectives (1960s-Present); title: 7. Cognitive-Processing Perspectives; title: 8. Putting It All Together; title: Appendix A. Summary Chart: Onset of Presented Theoretical Perspectives Affecting Literacy Education; title: Appendix B. Summary of Theories Presented and Sample Representative Instructional Practices .