How the Brain Learns to Read

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Subject
Neuroscience, Educational Psychology, Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, Reading Skills
ISBN
9781412906012
EAN
9781412906012
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Education, Medical
Publication Name
How the Brain Learns to Read
Publisher
Corwin Press
Item Length
11 in
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
David A. Sousa
Item Weight
21.1 Oz
Item Width
8.5 in
Number of Pages
256 Pages
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Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
1412906016
ISBN-13
9781412906012
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30888075

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
How the Brain Learns to Read
Subject
Neuroscience, Educational Psychology, Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, Reading Skills
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Author
David A. Sousa
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Education, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
21.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

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Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2004-052713
Dewey Edition
22
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How the Brain Learns to Read is a comprehensive, teacher-friendly book. Sousa not only clarifies the complex act of reading, he provides practical 'use-tomorrow' strategies and guidelines for designing a successful reading program. This book makes a significant contribution to the field. I highly recommend it., Sousa has hit a home run with How the Brain Learns to Read, giving us a specific application of brain research that takes us from generalizing about how the brain learns to read. , Sousa has hit a home run with How the Brain Learns to Read , giving us a specific application of brain research that takes us from generalizing about how the brain learns to read. , Sousa has hit a home run withHow the Brain Learns to Read, giving us a specific application of brain research that takes us from generalizing about how the brain learns to read., How the Brain Learns to Read makes the important connections between reading and brain research accessible for teachers and parents. It is definitely a book that I will recommend to teachers and my undergraduate and graduate students., Sousa has hit a home run with How the Brain Learns to Read , giving us a specific application of brain research that takes us from generalizing about how the brain learns to how the brain learns to read.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
418/.4/019
Table Of Content
About the AuthorIntroductionThe Bad News and the Good NewsAbout This BookAssessing Your Current Knowledge of Reading1. Learning Spoken LanguageSpoken Language Comes NaturallyStructure of LanguageLevels of Language Comprehension2. Learning to ReadReading is Not a Natural AbilityEarly Stages of ReadingReading ComprehensionHow Memory Affects Learning to ReadWhat Do Brain Scans Reveal About Reading?Models of Reading PathwaysThe Importance of Practice3. Teaching ReadingBrief History of Teaching ReadingBrain Research and Learning a SkillModern Methods of Teaching ReadingResearch Findings on Reading Instruction - DecodingResearch Findings on Reading Instruction - Comprehension4. Recognizing Reading ProblemsThe Reading GapInadequate Reading InstructionSocial and Cultural Causes of Reading ProblemsPhysical Causes of Reading ProblemsBrain Imaging StudiesDetecting Reading Problems5. Overcoming Reading ProblemsSome Considerations for Teachers of Students With Reading ProblemsBasic Ingredients of Early Intervention ProgramsPrograms for Older StudentsRewiring the Brains of Struggling ReadersReading Problems and Taking TestsAdvice to Students With Reading ProblemsAdvice to Parents of Children With Reading Problems6. Reading in the Content AreasStrategies for Helping Students Read Content MaterialSequencing the Reading StrategiesGraphic Organizers and Comprehension of Content Area ReadingReading Patterns in Content Areas7. Putting It All TogetherThe Basics of a Successful Reading ProgramConclusionGlossaryReferencesResourcesIndex
Synopsis
" How the Brain Learns to Read makes the important connections between reading and brain research accessible for teachers and parents. It is definitely a book that I will recommend to teachers and my undergraduate and graduate students." Diane Barone, Professor of Literary StudiesUniversity of Nevada " How the Brain Learns to Read is a comprehensive, teacher-friendly book. Sousa not only clarifies the complex act of reading, he provides practical use-tomorrow strategies and guidelines for designing a successful reading program. This book makes a significant contribution to the field. I highly recommend it." Pat WolfeAuthor, Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3 "Sousa has hit a home run with How the Brain Learns to Read , giving us a specific application of brain research that takes us from generalizing about how the brain learns to how the brain learns to read." Robin Fogarty, Educational ConsultantRobin Fogarty & Associates, Ltd Use the power of neuroscience to develop better readers in your class! What must the brain learn in order to read effectively? What has research revealed about phonics and whole language approaches to reading instruction? Arm yourself with the most current neuroscientific information available and start your students down a lifelong path as successful readers. How the Brain Learns to Read presents what scientists have uncovered about how children develop spoken language and use spoken language abilities when learning to read. Best-selling author David Sousa explores source material on brain research and provides scores of practical reading strategies for the K-12 classroom. Complete with relevant brain diagrams and informative tables, this exciting new book examines critical concepts including: Understanding language acquisition and its relationship to reading Incorporating modern research findings in your classroom Recognizing and overcoming reading problems, including early intervention programs Content area reading with strategies to improve vocabulary and comprehension Developing a successful reading program that encourages teachers to be researchers Reading is essential for success in our society. With this guide to cutting-edge reading research, youll find the keys to unlocking reading success in your students!See David A. Sousas How the Brain Learns, The 4-Book Collection, Arm educators with the most current neuroscientific information available on reading and effective learning and start students down a lifelong path as successful readers.
LC Classification Number
LB1573.S7845 2005

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