Reading Instruction That Works: The Case for Balanced Teaching

by Michael Pressley

This widely adopted text provides a comprehensive guide to effective literacy instruction in the elementary grades. Distinguished scholar and educator Michael Pressley presents research-based, classroom-tested best practices for combining skills-based and whole-language approaches in the context of a highly motivating environment. The book explains the theoretical underpinnings of recommended strategies and techniques and shows how exemplary teachers actually put them into practice.

Genres: Education, Grad School, Nonfiction

469 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this primarily to obtain specific information and found it grounded well in research.
This is a valuable tool. I recommend reading and adding to a collection.
Dwecks research regarding motivation connected to perceived intelligence is compelling.
Worth the read

[Betina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Consultado nalguns capítulos.

[Jacob Meza · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book blending the theory and practice of a balanced code based and whole word early reading pedagogy.

[Michael Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for all teachers

Must read for all beginning and life long learners. Required reading for Uni subject such Master in secondary teaching. Thanks

[Vincent Fong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good textbooks are as captivating as great novels.
The book is clearly presented. The author payed much attention to respond to his critics.

I read the TW translation