Hands-On Literacy Coaching [Paperback]

Nancy Boyles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 6, 2007

Dr. Nancy Boyles integrates literacy instruction and coaching in a step-by-step guide for all literacy coaches. Using the explicit instruction model and complete with ready-to-use strategies, charts, checklists, protocols, and teaching scenarios, this book prepares coaches to learn: 1) The content of literacy coaching: Setting the stage for literacy learning, building literacy knowledge, and reinforcing literacy knowledge; Creating a literacy-rich classroom environment ; Developing effective lessons and modeling to engage students; AND 2) The how-to of literacy coaching: Adapting techniques to fit teachers personalities; Intervening with strategies to address common problems ; Applying coaching principles; Analyzing literacy instruction through teaching scenarios. Dr. Boyles' systematic approach, study guide questions, and coaching scaffolds make Hands-on Literacy Coaching a powerful professional development tool for coaches, administrators, and teachers of all grade levels.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Hands-On Literacy Coaching is a must-read for beginning and experienced coaches alike. Using reflection questions and coaching scenarios, Nancy Boyles provides insights and great resources for being an effective literacy coach." --Brian Dorman, President, Florida Literacy Coaches Association

About the Author

Dr. Nancy Boyles is currently an associate professor in the Graduate Reading Program at Southern Connecticut State University where she teaches courses in developmental reading, writing instruction, and the administration and supervision of school literacy programs. Previously, she spent 25 years as a classroom teacher at various elementary grade levels. She was named Teacher of the Year in her district and was a semi-finalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year. Nancy provides professional development to many school districts, presenting workshops, modeling best practices, and coaching teachers. Her areas of special interest include guiding the reading process at the intermediate grade level, comprehension strategy instruction, teaching written response to text, teaching expository writing, and building the skills of literacy leaders. She also serves as a Senior Literacy Fellow with Cornerstone, a school reform initiative that supports the literacy needs of low-performing districts. Nancy served as a contributing editor for Learning Magazine, and has published more than 30 articles related to teaching. She received her doctorate in reading and language from Boston University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Maupin House Publishing (August 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929895533
• ISBN-13: 978-0929895536
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy N. Boyles, Ed. D., is an associate professor in the graduate reading program at Southern Connecticut State University.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Literacy Coaches Must Have This Book!, September 26, 2007

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LadyN (Wallingford, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hands-On Literacy Coaching (Paperback)

This book provides useful information for literacy coaches. Once again, Dr. Nancy Boyles breaks down the process of coaching into manageable steps. She address issues that all coaches face including how to coach teachers who are supportive or resistant. The book includes useful charts and checklists that literacy coaches can use immediately. The book pairs perfectly with Constructing Meaning Through Kid-Friendly Comprehension Strategy Instruction .