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The impetus for this book emerged from a conference that brought
together publishers, and reading researchers and educators for the
purpose of examining the best available research evidence about
what we know -- and what we have yet to learn -- about the teaching
of reading and about how children learn to read. The goal of the
conference was to contribute to a sound research base upon which to
develop classroom practices that will ensure that every American
child will become fully literate.
Because the field is still so deeply divided over the best ways to
translate belief into classroom practice, the editors decided to
highlight rather than gloss over these divisions. It is hoped that
the papers in this volume will promote thought and discussion that
will lead to action in improving reading instruction for children,
now and into the new century.
The impetus for this book emerged from a conference that brought
together publishers, and reading researchers and educators for the
purpose of examining the best available research evidence about
what we know -- and what we have yet to learn -- about the teaching
of reading and about how children learn to read. The goal of the
conference was to contribute to a sound research base upon which to
develop classroom practices that will ensure that every American
child will become fully literate. Because the field is still so
deeply divided over the best ways to translate belief into
classroom practice, the editors decided to highlight rather than
gloss over these divisions. It is hoped that the papers in this
volume will promote thought and discussion that will lead to action
in improving reading instruction for children, now and into the new
century.
Homework is an opportunity for children to learn and for families
to be involved with their children's education, but helping
children with homework is not always easy. This booklet is designed
to provide parents of elementary and middle grades students with an
understanding of the purpose and nature of homework and offers
suggestions for helping their children complete assignments
successfully. The first section of the booklet discusses the
"basics" of homework: why teachers assign it, how homework helps
children learn, and what is the right amount of homework. The
remaining sections discuss how parents can help: (1) show that
education and homework are important, includings providing suitable
study space, materials and resources, and setting a good example; (
2 ) monitor assignments, including asking about the school's
homework policy and looking over completed assignments; (3) provide
guidance, including helping the child get organized, and watching
for frustration; and (4) talking with teachers to resolve problems,
including telling the teacher of parents' concerns. The booklet
concludes with a list of pertinent resources, federal sources of
information for children with learning disabilities, and a
checklist for helping with homework.
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