Reference Books

Explicit instruction is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented - and has been shown to promote achievement for all students. This highly practical and accessible resource gives all teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any year level or content area. The authors are leading experts who provide clear guidelines for identifying key concepts, skills, and routines to teach; designing and delivery effective lessons; and giving students opportunities to practice and master new material. Sample lesson plans, lively examples and reproducible checklists and teacher worksheets enhance the utility of the volume.

ISBN: 9781609180416
Title: EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION : EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TEACHING
Price: $84.00
Weight: 640g
Dimension: 265mm X 205mm

ISBN: NEWCODE#02
Title: HANDBOOK OF READING ASSESSMENT: A One - Stop Resource for Prospecitive and Practicing Educators
Price: $114.00

The Handbook of Reading Assessment, Second Edition, covers the wide range of reading assessments educators must be able to use and understand to effectively assess and instruct their students. Comprehensive and filled with numerous authentic examples, the test addresses informal classroom-based assessment, progress monitoring, individual norm-referenced assessment, and group norm-referenced or "high-stakes" testing. Coverage includes assessment content relevant for English language learners and adults. A set of test guildelines to use when selecting or evaluating an assessment tool is provided.

ISBN: 9781138804661
Title: HANDBOOK OF READING ASSESSMENT: A ONE - STOP RESOURCE FOR PROSPECITIVE AND PRACTICING EDUCATORS
Price: $114.00
Weight: 660g
Dimension: 253mm X 177mm

ISBN: 9781921966033
Title: MINDFULNESS FOR LIFE
Author: DR S MCKENZIE AND DR C HASSED
Price: $29.99
Weight: 460g
Dimension: 235mm X 150mm

Outside the Square is a series of films to increase awareness and understanding of dyslexia. The scene is set by our brave and inspirational children supported by their proactive parent advocates. Our journey continues through the eyes of champion teachers that have embraced change. Through their shared experiences, and supported by Australia's leading education researchers, we develop a deep understanding of dyslexia and showcase effective teaching strategies to assist students with dyslexia.

The Documenatry is a Complete Set of 3 Films

Film 1 – Understanding and Identifying Dyslexia

Film 2 – Targeted Teaching for Students with Dyslexia

Film 3 – The Explicit Teaching of Language and Literacy

This documentary will bring evidence based instruction and effective teaching strategies to EVERY teacher in EVERY classroom of EVERY school.

Outside the Square will empower students to receive the best learning opportunities and allow them to achieve their true potential.


Outside the Square is a community project driven by parents and educators passionate about social justice and education reform.



ISBN: OUTSIDETHESQ
Title: OUTSIDE THE SQUARE - DVD
Price: $70.00
Weight: 140g
Dimension: 190mm X 130mm

The new edition of Peter Westwood's best-selling Reading and Learning Difficulties addresses recent initiatives around the teaching of reading, the value of a phonics-based approach, and international research around literacy teaching, learning and pedagogy. It presents evidence-based methods for teaching reading skills, looks at the increasing role of technology and online learning in literacy, and evaluates the success of literacy interventions implemented in Australia and elsewhere.

Reading and Learning Difficulties provides guidance on how to develop flexible teaching methods to suit varied ways of learning. By examining the way readers process texts, and identifying the knowledge and skills needed to become a proficient reader, it explains why learning problems can sometimes occur and what can be done to prevent or overcome these difficulties.

ISBN: 9781742863658
Title: READING AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES - APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Author: PETER WESTWOOD
Price: $45.00
Weight: 380g
Dimension: 245mm X 176mm

Written from a strengths-based perspective, this is the first book to present a research-based, integrated review of reading, cognition, and oral language testing and assessment. The theoretical underpinnings of reading, language, and literacy are covered, as well as detailed information and administration tips on the myriad reading inventories and standardized tests that may be used in a reading psychoeducational assessment. Unique in its inclusion of instruction on crafting professional evaluation reports to illuminate a student's strengths and weaknesses, this inviting book will enable school psychologists, reading specialists, and learning disabilities specialists to conduct effective interdisciplinary remedial recommendations and interventions.

ISBN: 97804708739
Title: READING ASSESSMENT: LINKING LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND COGNITION
Price: $75.00
Weight: 720g
Dimension: 230cm X 190cm

Why is it that more people can't read and write? Why are there still so many vastly different methods of teaching literacy? Why do people still argue about it?

Reading for Life examines these three questions, addressing the less evidence supported ideas about teaching reading and writing which are still alive and well in schools all over the world. This accessible guide bridges the gap between research and practice, translating academic findings into practical suggestions and ready-to-use techniques.

Written in an approachable style and with informative graphics, vignettes and interviews woven throughout, this book covers:

- the components of literacy, including phonics, vocabulary and fluency
- the history of approaches to literacy teaching and an overview of the key figures
- government-level inquiries into the provision of reading and writing teaching
- the mindset which leads to acceptance of poor practice
- the essential components of an effective literacy program with practical advice on selecting resources to get the job done well

Reading for Life helps educational practitioners make informed decisions about which teaching methods to reject and select, and empowers parents to ask the right questions of professionals and policy makers. This book is a timely exploration of poor teaching methods and is an innovative, fresh assessment of how high quality literacy teaching can be provided for all.

ISBN: 9781138590922
Title: READING FOR LIFE
Author: LYN STONE
Price: $34.00
Weight: 410g
Dimension: 248mm X 171mm

The act of reading is so easily taken for granted that we forget what an astounding feat it is. How can a few black marks on white paper evoke an entire universe of meanings? It's even more amazing when we consider that we read using a primate brain that evolved to serve an entirely different purpose. In this riveting investigation, Stanislas Dehaene explores every aspect of this human invention, from its origins to its neural underpinnings. A world authority on the subject, Dehaene reveal the hidden logic of spelling, describes pioneering research on how we process languages, and takes us into a new appreciation of the brain and its wondrous capacity to adapt.

Dehaene will be a key note speaker at the 2019 Language, Literacy and Learning Conference being held at Perth Convention Centre.

ISBN: 9780143118053
Title: READING IN THE BRAIN - The new Science of how we read
Author: STANISLAS DEHAENE
Price: $28.00
Weight: 360g
Dimension: 210mm X 140mm