Description Now in its Fifth Edition, this text applies current theory to Classroom practice by providing, in each chapter, a brief explanation of major concepts followed by guided practical experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting Reading Assessment techniques.
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Homan is a Professor of literacy at the University of South Florida, author of over 30 published articles, and conducts professional workshops in the state of Florida.
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She currently is an adjunct literacy instructor at the University of South Florida and a national trainer for Population Connection. com/textbooks/9780415802093/About the Author Arleen Shearer Mariotti is a retired educator having served the field of education for over 35 years, most recently as a Classroom teacher at Adams Middle School, Tampa FL and Staff Development Trainer with Hillsborough County Public Schools. routledge. http: //cw.
It is designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in Reading diagnosis, Reading methods that include a diagnostic component, and for in-service courses on reading/literacy development and diagnosis.
Like previous editions of this popular text, this edition Emphasizes the use of Assessment and diagnosis for instructional decision making Stresses the use of informal Assessment techniques - reflecting the current emphasis in educational Assessment theories - but also includes usage of standardized test scores Provides numerous classroom-tested, hands-on activities, giving students step-by-step experiences in administering, scoring, and interpreting Assessment techniques This text covers assessment/diagnosis in all five critical Reading areas: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
A Companion Website for instructors and students, a value-added feature, is new for this edition.
New activities are included throughout.
The Fifth Edition is revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the field.
Description Now in its Fifth Edition, this text applies current theory to Classroom practice by providing, in each chapter, a brief explanation of major concepts followed by guided practical experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting Reading Assessment techniques
