Discover the ultimate resource that every educator, teacher, parent, and child mentor should possess to promote a student’s success. Based on her research and dissertation work ‘Reading Fadeout’, the experienced and respected Dr. Jacquelyn Bobien-Blanton authors this transformational and in-depth research study that formulates a strong case and need for a child’s reading proficiency; and how their learning infrastructure and living ecosystem can hinder or promote it. Based on her foundational research, Dr. Bobien-Blanton shows you why and how children must be capable and competent readers by third grade.
Unlike other individual research theory books, this collective and holistic analysis is exactly what is needed to modify reading instruction and positively change the educational trajectory and future of our children. Don’t miss out on this vital and essential guide to shape young minds.
Зміст
Table of Contents
Introduction
Prologue
Part I: Laying the Foundation
Chapter 1: What’s the Problem? Historically and Statistically
Chapter 2: Reading by Third Grade – Why It Matters
Chapter 3: In the Beginning – Architecture of the Brain
Chapter 4: Language Development – Say What?
Chapter 5: Preschool ‘The Great Equalizer’
Part II: Why the Struggle?
Chapter 6: Reading Wars – Controversial Reading Instruction
Chapter 7: The Science of Reading – It’s All About the Brain
Part III: Normalizing Best Instructional Practices
Chapter 8: Culturally Responsive Teaching
Chapter 9: Student Agency – Excuse Me, Let Me Help
Part IV: Contributing Factors in Reading Fadeout
Chapter 10: Reading Fadeout – Stalled Skills
Conclusion
References
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Про автора
Dr. Jacquelyn Bobien-Blanton is a distinguished educator with nearly three decades of educational experience. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Early Learning for Orange Township Public Schools, and holds a doctorate degree from Walden University, as well as a master’s degree from Montclair State University and an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University. Certified in Preschool-Third Grade, Elementary Education, Supervision, and Principalship, Dr. Blanton oversees early-learning education, professional development, curriculum programming, budgeting, and coordinates governmental mandates. Recognized as an Exemplary Elementary Educator, she contributed to early childhood education protocols and revised teaching standards for the New Jersey Department of Education; and was also recognized by the Senate and General Assembly for dedication to scholastic achievement. Actively engaged in professional organizations, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Dr. Blanton is committed to educational advancement. Among many other efforts, her dedication extends to community service, having assisted in creating the Shiloh Rainbow Academy in Newark, NJ. Beyond her professional achievements, ‘Jackie’, a devoted wife and mother, values family closeness and believes in the transformative power of education for a fulfilling life.