Content matters : a disciplinary literacy approach to improving student learning /

An authoritative guide for improving teaching, learning, and literacy in content area classrooms. This book introduces teachers to the Disciplinary Literacy instructional framework developed by the Institute for Learning, University of Pittsburgh. Grounded in the Principles of Learning developed by...

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Other Authors: McConachie, Stephanie M., 1946-, Petrosky, Tony, Resnick, Lauren B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2010]
Series:Jossey-Bass education series.
Wiley Online Library.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:An authoritative guide for improving teaching, learning, and literacy in content area classrooms. This book introduces teachers to the Disciplinary Literacy instructional framework developed by the Institute for Learning, University of Pittsburgh. Grounded in the Principles of Learning developed by acclaimed educator Lauren Resnick, the framework is designed to prepare students, grades 6 and up, to master the rigorous academic content learning required for college success. Unlike 'generic' teaching models, the framework is specifically tailored for each of the content disciplines.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 248 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-239) and index.
ISBN:0470549815 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
0470549823 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
0470550309 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket Reader)
1118269462 (electronic bk.)
9780470549810 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
9780470549827 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
9780470550304 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket Reader)
9781118269466 (electronic bk.)
DOI:10.1002/9781118269466