Buddy Reading: Cross-Age Tutoring in a Multicultural School
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0435088408 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 145 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
They offer practical suggestions on setting up and maintaining a cross-age reading program, as well as solutions to logistical problems. The authors share their experiences here so that you may enjoy the same successes and rewards. What began as an effort to engage one underachieving fifth-grade boy evolved into an effective cross-age tutoring program, involving first/second grade students and fifth/sixth grade students, most of whom were acquiring English as a non native language.As a result of this program, the authors witnessed compelling growth among the fifth/sixth grade students as teac
It's Okay to Read Easy Books! After carefully digesting Buddy Reading and having implemented the program for four years, I truly believe that the suggestions and techniques that the authors had to offer helped to develop fluency, intonation, critical thinking, and a love for reading! There are many articles on the benefits of buddy reading and this book offers an excellent guide on how to successfully implement one. There are lessons for the teacher of older buddies as well as
At present, Pippett is an ELIC facilitator for the Oakland Unified School District.Katharine Davies Samway is Professor of Education at San Jose State University, where she teaches courses in reading/language arts, assessment, writing, and multicultural literature for children and young adults. About the Author For over twenty-two years, Mary Pippitt has been teaching elementary grades, primarily in multilingual, multiethnic settings. . Her research focuses on the literacy development of English language learners (particularly their writing development and processes), and influences on teachers' beliefs and practices. Whang is currently a conflict resolution trainer for the Oakland Unified School District. Her previous books with Heinemann include Myths and Realities (1999) and Buddy Reading (1995). She also cowrote Literature St
As a reading specialist, a teacher consultant, and a mentor teacher, she has conducted numerous workshops for teachers and teachers in training. Her research focuses on the literacy development of English language learners (particularly their writing development and processes), and influences on teachers' beliefs and practices. For over twenty-two years, Mary Pippitt has been teaching elementary grades, primarily in multi