Teaching and Learning Spelling (Practical Guides) - Softcover

Torbe, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0706252179 ISBN 13: 9780706252170

Publisher: Ward Lock Educational Co Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

A fully revised and updated third edition of this popular book, with a new design and a new enlarged format. The second edition was reprinted nine times. The new title reflects the philosophy that anyone can improve their own spelling. Teaching and Learning Spelling is a manual that contains basic learning strategies for all ages and abilities and puts spelling in the wider context of learning to be literate. Chapters deal with pinpointing common mistakes and analysing common errors: the first step to correcting and improving spelling. The books explains how to encourage the right attitude to spelling - by becoming interested in words and how they work. The section on Practical Teaching and Organisation includes a basic strategy, games and other ideas and the relationship between handwriting and spelling. There is a chapter on policies for teachers and parents, suggesting broad approaches to spelling at school, in the classroom and at home. Finally, a general summary in the form of handy hints is offered, based on research and the evidence of experienced teachers.

About this title

Review

Mike Torbe's Teaching and Learning Spelling is a third edition of his best-selling predecessor Teaching Spelling. This books for teachers is the Rolls-Royce of spelling books, unencumbered by gimmicks or snake-oil. It's well-written and sensible, incorporating good research findings in the psychology of learning without having to make reference to Vygotsky This book is one of the most intelligent examples of its genre, covering identity as a speller, practical classroom organisation, miscue analysis and even school policy on spelling. Every School should have a copy. -- TES 25/10/95

From the Publisher

Teaching and Learning Spelling is clearly written in a straightforward way and provides an immensely useful practical guide for teachers and others interested in teaching spelling to learners of all ages. The book puts spelling in the wider context of learning to be literate.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ward Lock Educational Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0706252179
• ISBN 13: 9780706252170
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 96