Transforming Literacy Practices in Preschool: Research-Based Practices That Give All Children the Opportunity to Reach Their Potential as Learners

By Lea M. McGee

When pre-school children receive high-quality literacy instruction, it benefi ts their emotional and cognitive development enormously. But what does "high-quality literacy instruction" look like? In this research-based, yet practical resource, Lea McGee answers this important question. She shares fi ve guidelines that can help transform pre-school programs: 1) develop a vision of standards and monthly goals 2) use a mixture of embedded and direct instruction, 3) create a shared defi nition of systematic, direct instruction, 4) help all teachers become masters at delivering instruction, and 5) seek agreement on a plan for how to begin making changes. She also provides strategies and lessons to help teachers meet these guidelines. Also includes case studies that show teachers that transforming their classrooms is achievable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439740479
• ISBN13: 9780439740470
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 4 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool