Understanding Reading Problems Assessment and Instruction

Understanding Reading Problems Assessment and Instruction by Jean Wallace Gillet is a comprehensive resource published by Longman in 2000. This fifth edition spans 498 pages and is presented in English, focusing on effective strategies for educators working with struggling readers from primary grades through adolescence. The book emphasizes classroom techniques over clinical approaches, making it accessible for teachers seeking to foster engagement in reading.
Readers will find practical guidelines for teaching phonics and a heightened focus on authentic assessment throughout the text. The material is designed to support educators in developing reading skills and enhancing language arts instruction. By addressing common reading problems, this edition aims to equip teachers with the necessary tools to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
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For twenty years, Understanding Reading Problems has enabled tens of thousands of teachers to create engaged readers, from the primary grades through adolescence. Presenting the material in an accessible manner, renowned authors Gillet and Temple emphasize classroom, rather than clinical, techniques for working with struggling readers. The Fifth Edition includes new practical guidelines on how to teach phonics, as well as a stronger emphasis on authentic assessment.
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