Reading to Learn in the Content Areas - Hardcover

Richardson, Judy S.; Morgan, Raymond

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534553095 ISBN 13: 9780534553098

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This text explains how teachers can use reading and writing as a vehicle for learning in any discipline. Its reader-friendly presentation, balanced approach, strong research base, and inclusion of examples from a variety of subject areas and grade levels have helped make it one of the most popular books on the market.

About this title

Review:

1. Content Teachers and Content Literacy. 2. Assessment and Evaluation Issues. 3. Preparation for Learning. 4. Assistance in Learning. 5. Learning through Reflection. 6. Moving beyond the Traditional Textbook and Transmission Methods. 7. Technology in Today's Content Classrooms. 8. Study Skills in the Electronic Age. 9. Teaching Vocabulary. 10. Writing to Learn in the Content Areas. 11. Supporting Diverse Learners in Content Classrooms. 12. Teaching in the Affective Domain.

About the Author:

Raymond F. Morgan is Professor of Reading Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia. While at ODU, he has served as Graduate Program Director in Reading. He has written more than 60 publications in the field of reading education, including 14 textbooks. Dr. Morgan has made presentations in workshops and consultancies and at national, regional, state, and local conferences. He has been a featured speaker at both the International Reading Association (IRA) national conference and Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) national conference. He has consulted with many school systems throughout the country and overseas. In addition, he has been the recipient of more than $4 million in grants for service and research.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0534553095
• ISBN 13: 9780534553098
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 528