Description
Book SynopsisWritten and edited by experts in the field, this book provides a blueprint for weaving effective word study into the fabric of classrooms and schools. Provided are principles, ideas, materials, and activities for use with teachers in a range of professional learning contexts. Key topics include word study foundations and orthographic knowledge; implementing collaborative coaching models, learning huddles, and workshops; and word study strategies for young children, emergent bilingual students, and adolescents. Helpful reproducible tools include the empirically validated Word Study Classroom Observation Guide. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.
Trade Review"Finally, a research-based, developmentally sound guide for literacy instruction and learning! This comprehensive work from leaders in word study provides multiple resources for literacy specialists and instructional leaders. It includes sample lesson plans, grouping configurations, reflection prompts, and a valuable protocol for observing and planning word study lessons. The book impressively brings to life the experiences of teachers across all levels--their struggles and triumphs with implementing word study. Presented are professional development models that promote continuity and lasting learning for all students."--Nurit W. Stites, MEd, learning facilitator and implementation specialist, Washoe County School District, Reno, Nevada
"I can’t wait to share Word Study for Literacy Leaderswith my graduate students and advanced preservice teachers; I am already looking forward to the discussions it will generate. Further, I am excited to implement the techniques in this book in my consultation practice. I think inservice teachers will gravitate toward the practical approach. This book is full of ideas that are classroom ready and sure to improve teacher morale."--Sandra Martin-Chang, PhD, Department of Education, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
"An outstanding resource for understanding the scientific basis of word study and for implementing this approach in classrooms. The book also describes how to create the conditions that support effective implementation at a large scale. The chapters, written by top scholars in the area of literacy development, are packed with real-world examples and supplementary materials. This book would be an excellent addition to an advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level course for students going on to become the next generation of K-12 educators."--Andrew J. Mashburn, PhD, Department of Psychology, Portland State University-
Table of ContentsForeword, Shane Templeton, Marcia Invernizzi, and Francine R. Johnston
I. Foundations of Word Study and Professional Learning
1. Foundations of Word Study Instruction, Donald R. Bear, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Anne C. Ittner
2. Professional Learning and Word Study, Anne C. Ittner, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Donald R. Bear
II. Coaching Word Study Instruction
3. Using the Word Study Classroom Observation Guide to Stimulate Professional Reflection and Growth, Kristin M. Gehsmann
4. Learning Huddles: Collaborating to Improve Word Study Instruction, Darl Kiernan & Kim Austin
5. Literacy Coaching Approaches in Word Study, Sarah Negrete, Treena Parker, & Shari Dunn
6. The Promise of Virtual Coaching for Professional Learning in Word Study and Beyond, Kristin Burger & Anna Jennerjohn
III. Professional Learning in Different Word Study Settings
7. How Do You Help Teachers Strategically Support Emergent Bilinguals?, Lori Helman & Anne C. Ittner
8. Support and Insight for Teachers of Young Children, Laura Tortorelli & Annmarie Petrozzelli Spear
9. Expanding Possibilities for Multimodal Word Study Instruction Using a Design Thinking Approach, Maggie Struck & Elizabeth Weise
10. Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Developmental Word Study in Diverse Classrooms, Hiawatha Smith & Amy Frederick
11 Developing Professional Knowledge to Implement Word Study Interventions, Latisha Hayes
12. Engaging Teachers of Adolescent Readers in Vocabulary-Focused Professional Learning, Madison Weary & Kevin Flanigan
13. Metalinguistic Journeys: Supporting Secondary Teachers with Academic Vocabulary Instruction, Dianna Townsend & Rachel Knecht
14. Getting Administrators on Board, Alisa Simeral
Appendix: Word Study Classroom Observation Guide
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