Variability Not Disability: Struggling Readers in a Workshop Classroom
Variability Not Disability: Struggling Readers in a Workshop Classroom by Cathy M. Roller, published by the Intl Literacy Assn in March 1996, offers an insightful perspective on education for struggling readers. This 160-page book emphasizes the importance of focusing on students’ abilities rather than their disabilities, presenting a practical framework for instructional approaches that cater to diverse learning needs. The author draws on her extensive experience as a faculty director of the University of Iowa’s summer reading program to provide a well-researched account of effective teaching strategies.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of workshop-style instruction, designed to address the challenges faced by learning disabled children in educational settings. The book includes practical examples and research findings that support the implementation of flexible teaching methods. By shifting the focus to the strengths of students, Roller aims to inspire educators to adopt innovative approaches in their classrooms, making this work a valuable resource for those involved in remedial teaching and special education.
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Shifting the focus to ability rather than disability, this inspirational account provides readers with a new perspective and new ideas on the challenging, often frustrating, task of finding an instructional approach that is flexible enough to accommodate the wide variance in students’ abilities. Author Cathy Roller lays out a practical, day-to-day instructional framework for working with struggling readers in a workshop setting. She explains the research supporting workshop-style instruction and shares work examples based on 6 years’ experience as a faculty director of the University of Iowa’s summer reading program.
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