Literacy Assessment

Download or read book Literacy Assessment written by James David Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text presents literacy assessment as a natural part of the instructional cycle. Through the text's practical, positive approach to the stages of developmental literacy, preservice teachers and reading specialists learn to assess student progress on a daily basis. Case studies, chapter summaries, and readings for further exploration make this text accessible and informative. A companion web site includes several interactive tools for instruction and learning.Each "Benchmark" is followed by assessment and instructional strategies that help teachers apply theory to practice.Comprehensive coverage includes state and national standards and assessment of second language learners.Research and references highlight up-to-date instructional strategies, including the use of technology.