Yola Center, "Beginning Reading: A Balanced Approach to Literacy Instruction during the First Three Years at School"

'Yola Center is one of those rare educators who is equally comfortable with research and with practice. In this book she presents practical, down-to-earth strategies for teaching all children to read, and gives readers both the evidence base behind effective strategies and clear, compelling descriptions of what effective practice looks like in the classroom. 'Robert Slavin, Co-Director of the Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, Johns Hopkins University, USA

'At last! A book that attempts to combine an overview of recent research findings and their implications for the teaching of reading with sensible and practical suggestions for classroom teachers. This book will be a useful addition to reading lists for those involved in teacher education.'Morag Stuart, Institute of Education, University of London, UK

'This is an excellent book. It comprehensively reviews the research literature and shows how to apply it to the nuts and bolts of teaching reading in the first few years of school. It is a must-read for teachers.' Professor Tom Nicholson, Faculty of Education, University of Auckland, New Zealand

'This is an invaluable guide and resource for early years teachers. It addresses gaps in teacher training and support in this most central and pervasive area of early childhood education. This book provides a well organised, engaging and balanced program for developing literacy skills in children in the first few years of schooling which will lead them effectively into fluent reading and writing. It offers a road map without being too prescriptive and while allowing free and creative approaches within its framework.'Professor Margot Prior AO, University of Melbourne, Australia

'adopts a balanced view'
(Education Today)

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Mentioned in Today's Books, "Book Register" (Abstract and Index), June 2006
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