TY - BOOK ID - 30722562 TI - Using informative assessments towards effective literacy practices AU - Ortlieb, Evan. AU - Cheek, Earl H. PY - 2012 SN - 1280120584 9786613524447 1780526318 178052630X 9781780526317 9781780526300 PB - Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, DB - UniCat KW - Literacy. KW - Illiteracy KW - Education KW - General education KW - Literacy strategies. KW - Curriculum planning & development. KW - Literacy KW - Language arts KW - Evaluation. KW - Teaching Methods & Materials KW - General. KW - Ability testing. UR - http://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:30722562 AB - Utilizing Informative Assessments towards Effective Literacy Instruction offers research driven solutions to improving student literacy success through the exploration of advancements in literacy assessment and instruction. As the first volume in the series, Literacy Research, Practice, and Evaluation, distinguished authors share a comprehensive portrayal of why assessments are necessary, how to select appropriate assessments, and how to effectively use data for curricular planning and instruction. By addressing concerns before, during, and after literacy instruction with research-based instructional techniques embedded within the chapters, readers garner rich perspectives on literacy assessment that can immediately impact their effective teacher practices. This text is founded on the principle that praxis, or the combination of research with practice, should be the ultimate goal of educational missions and visions alike. It provides a fresh examination of current issues and trends in literacy assessment salient to novice and experienced educators alike. ER -