http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/adolescents?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "adolescents" on Netvouz http://books.heinemann.com/products/0509.aspx The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff Wilhelm, two of the most respected names in English education and in the teaching of reading, worked with a very diverse group of young men to understand how they use literacy and what conditions promote it. In this book they share what they have learned. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy jgordon Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:44:30 GMT http://caslonpublishing.com/publication/teaching-adolescent-english-language-learners/ By Nancy Cloud, Judah Lakin, Erin Leininger, Laura Maxwell This practical guide is grounded in the latest research on adolescent literacy development. It features effective strategies that general education teachers, ESL teachers, and guidance counselors can use to ensure that middle and high school English language learners develop proficiency in academic English, succeed in school, and graduate. It is written by exemplary secondary school teachers who know firsthand the challenges of educating adolescent ELLs, and who have implemented these strategies effectively in their classes. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:40:59 GMT http://www.all4ed.org/about_the_crisis/students/ell Alliance for Excellent Education provides links related to the research on literacy for secondary ELLs and another for possible solutions. Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:48:49 GMT http://www.sbsun.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=3123197 This article is about using iPods for audio-books as a support for teaching students to read. The users in a middle school site benefits to ELLs C.L. Lopez, Staff Writer San Bernardino County Sun Diverse Modalities jgordon Wed, 26 Oct 2005 20:43:32 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idProduct=89 I Read It, but I Don't Get It is a practical, engaging account of how teachers can help adolescents develop new reading comprehension skills. Cris Tovani is an accomplished teacher andstaff developer who writes with verve and humor about the challenges of working with students at all levels of achievement -from those who have mastered the art of "fake reading" to college-bound juniors and seniors who struggle with the different demands of content-area textbooks and novels. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy jgordon Tue, 11 Oct 2005 01:02:04 GMT http://www.literacymatters.org/about.htm The goal of the Literacy Matters project is to improve the literacy development of middle grades and secondary school students, especially those students who are struggling to succeed. The content within this web site focuses on what matters most in adolescent literacy development. The first two "matters" are adolescent literature and content area literacy. Literacy Matters seeks to reach three audiences. Literacy jgordon Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:02:10 GMT http://www.literacymatters.org/parents/index.htm Do you have a child in middle school or high school who is having difficulty with reading and writing? Are these difficulties having an impact on performance? Do you want guidance for offering help at home? If so, welcome to Literacy Matters. There are three routes you can follow to get started. Parents jgordon Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:31:15 GMT http://web.pdx.edu/~caskeym/caskey_web/Brain_NMSA02.ppt This PowerPoint presentation examines brain research related to adolescents, maturity, and educational practices. Ed. Research and Theories > Brain Research jgordon Thu, 01 Sep 2005 02:45:50 GMT http://www.successforall.net/middle/reading.htm Middle School Reading Scores Skyrocket Using New Adolescent Literacy Program State reading test scores show remarkable gains from 2001 to 2004 in seven middle schools participating in a study of The Reading Edge, a scientifically based literacy program including curricula, instructional methods, and professional development for teachers of young adolescents. Literacy > Research jgordon Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:06:52 GMT http://www.literacymatters.org/content/readandwrite/reading.htm The Reading section provides an introduction to why reading is important in the content areas and information on strategic reading. Choose from the links below to access classroom applications for the following reading techniques: Literacy > Reading Strategies jgordon Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:57:39 GMT