Teaching in the College Classroom
On this page you will find suggestions, activities and resources for teaching with our textbook, Teaching Reading in the 21st Century. The resources are organized by chapter. The buttons take you to suggested classroom activities and links to outside resources. The students in your class can find unit and lesson plans by clicking here.
Chapter 1: Reading and Learning to Read
In this chapter we consider the reading proficiency of students in the United States, the cognitive of reading and essential components of the a reading curriculum. Click here for our teaching suggestions.
Chapter 2: Reading Instruction
In this chapter we consider the history of reading instruction in America, discuss the cognitive constructivist principles of instruction and introduce the three major approaches that dominate reading instruction. Click here for our teaching suggestions.
Chapter 3: Motivation and Engagement
In this chapter we discuss the vital importance of motivation, how to create a literate environment in classrooms and the characteristics of intrinsic motivations and some cautions about extrinsic motivation. Click here for our teaching suggestions.
Chapter 4: Organizing Instruction So All Will Succeed
Schooling is complex and teachers have to manage the whole class, small groups and individuals. In the chapter we will help your organize and manage your classroom and provide interventions so all students succeed. Click here for our teaching suggestions.
Chapter 5:
Start typing
Chapter 6:
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
