1. Introduction to Theories and Models -- 2. Early Lenses (400 B.C.E.-Present) -- 3. Behavioral Lenses (1900-Present) -- 4. Constructivist Lenses (1920s-Present) -- 5. Developmental Lenses (1930s-Present) -- 6. Physiological Lenses (1940s-Present) -- 7. Affective Lenses (1940s-Present) -- 8. Social Learning Lenses (1950s-Present) -- 9. Cognitive-Processing Lenses (1960s-Present) -- 10. Putting It All Together -- Appendix. Summary Chart: Onset of Presented Theoretical Perspectives Affecting Literacy Education - References -- Author Index -- Subject Index
Summary:
Widely adopted as an ideal introduction to the major models of reading, this text guides students to understand and facilitate children's literacy development. Coverage encompasses the full range of theories that have informed reading instruction and research, from classical thinking to cutting-edge cognitive, social learning, physiological, and affective perspectives. Readers learn how theory shapes instructional decision making and how to critically evaluate the assumptions and beliefs that underlie their own teaching. Pedagogical features include framing and discussion questions, learning activities, teacher anecdotes, classroom applications, and examples of research studies grounded in each approach. -- Provided by publisher.
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