Reading Team: A Handbook for Volunteer Tutors : K-3 [Paperback]

Lesley M. Morrow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0872071855 | ISBN-13: 978-0872071858

This handbook is designed to provide volunteer tutors with specific hands-on information about the tutoring process. Tutors will learn how to get students excited about learning to read, how to structure and implement tutoring sessions, and how to keep records and evaluate both students and themselves.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

This handbook is designed to provide volunteer tutors with specific, hands-on information about the tutoring process. You will learn how to motivate your student to get him or her excited about learning to read, how to structure and implement your tutoring sessions, and how to keep records and evaluate your student and yourself. Sections Include: Tutors are coaches Tutors motivate success Planning the tutoring session The six elements of the tutoring session Evaluate your tutoring Activities for tutors

Joining the team of volunteer tutors is a rewarding experience. The tools and resources in this handbook will help you become a mentor to children who need your help to experience the excitement of reading.

About the Author

Lesley Mandel Morrow is a Professor of Early Childhood Education and Reading at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

Barbara J. Walker is the Chair of the Department of Special Education and Reading at Montana State University -- Billings, Billngs, Montana, USA.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Intl Reading Assn (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872071855
• ISBN-13: 978-0872071858
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,672,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)