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How Animals Help Students Learn - Research and Practice for Educators and Mental-Health Professionals (Hardcover): Nancy R.... How Animals Help Students Learn - Research and Practice for Educators and Mental-Health Professionals (Hardcover)
Nancy R. Gee, Aubrey H Fine, Peggy McCardle
R3,882 Discovery Miles 38 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How Animals Help Students Learn summarizes what we know about the impact of animals in education and synthesizes the thinking of prominent leaders in research and practice. It's a much-needed resource for mental-health and education professionals interested in incorporating animals in school-based environments, one that evaluates the efficacy of existing programs and helps move the field toward evidence-based practice. Experts from around the world provide concrete examples of how animals have been successfully incorporated into classroom settings to achieve the highest level of benefit while also ensuring the health and welfare of the students and animals involved.

Narrowing the Achievement Gap for Native American Students - Paying the Educational Debt (Paperback): Peggy McCardle, Virginia... Narrowing the Achievement Gap for Native American Students - Paying the Educational Debt (Paperback)
Peggy McCardle, Virginia Berninger
R1,316 Discovery Miles 13 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There has been much talk and effort focused on the educational achievement gap between white versus black, Hispanic and American Indian students. While there has been some movement the gap has not appreciably narrowed, and it has narrowed the least for Native American students. This volume addresses this disparity by melding evidence-based instruction with culturally sensitive materials and approaches, outlining how we as educators and scientists can pay the educational debt we owe our children. In the tradition of the Native American authors who also contribute to it, this volume will be a series of "stories" that will reveal how the authors have built upon research evidence and linked it with their knowledge of history and culture to develop curricula, materials and methods for instruction of not only Native American students, but of all students. It provides a framework for educators to promote cultural awareness and honor the cultures and traditions that too few people know about. After each major section of the volume, the editors will provide commentary that will give an overview of these chapters and how they model approaches and activities that can be applied to other minority populations, including Blacks, Hispanics, and minority and indigenous groups in nations around the globe.

How Children Learn to Read - Current Issues and New Directions in the Integration of Cognition, Neurobiology and Genetics of... How Children Learn to Read - Current Issues and New Directions in the Integration of Cognition, Neurobiology and Genetics of Reading and Dyslexia Research and Practice (Paperback)
Ken Pugh, Peggy McCardle
R1,576 Discovery Miles 15 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book brings together in one volume information about the neurobiological, genetic, and behavioral bases of reading and reading disabilities. In recent years, research on assessment and treatment of reading disability (dyslexia) has become a magnet for the application of new techniques and technologies from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. This interdisciplinary fusion has yielded numerous and diverse findings regarding the brain basis of this syndrome, which are discussed in this volume by leading researchers. Intervention approaches based on such research are presented. The book also calls for research in specific directions, to encourage the field to continue moving into the bold frontier of how the brain reads. The volume is essential reading for a range of researchers, clinicians, and other professionals interested in reading and reading disability, and also commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Extraordinary Brain Conferences hosted by The Dyslexia Foundation.

Narrowing the Achievement Gap for Native American Students - Paying the Educational Debt (Hardcover): Peggy McCardle, Virginia... Narrowing the Achievement Gap for Native American Students - Paying the Educational Debt (Hardcover)
Peggy McCardle, Virginia Berninger
R4,631 Discovery Miles 46 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There has been much talk and effort focused on the educational achievement gap between white versus black, Hispanic and American Indian students. While there has been some movement the gap has not appreciably narrowed, and it has narrowed the least for Native American students. This volume addresses this disparity by melding evidence-based instruction with culturally sensitive materials and approaches, outlining how we as educators and scientists can pay the educational debt we owe our children. In the tradition of the Native American authors who also contribute to it, this volume will be a series of "stories" that will reveal how the authors have built upon research evidence and linked it with their knowledge of history and culture to develop curricula, materials and methods for instruction of not only Native American students, but of all students. It provides a framework for educators to promote cultural awareness and honor the cultures and traditions that too few people know about. After each major section of the volume, the editors will provide commentary that will give an overview of these chapters and how they model approaches and activities that can be applied to other minority populations, including Blacks, Hispanics, and minority and indigenous groups in nations around the globe.

How Children Learn to Read - Current Issues and New Directions in the Integration of Cognition, Neurobiology and Genetics of... How Children Learn to Read - Current Issues and New Directions in the Integration of Cognition, Neurobiology and Genetics of Reading and Dyslexia Research and Practice (Hardcover)
Ken Pugh, Peggy McCardle
R4,500 Discovery Miles 45 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book brings together in one volume information about the neurobiological, genetic, and behavioral bases of reading and reading disabilities. In recent years, research on assessment and treatment of reading disability (dyslexia) has become a magnet for the application of new techniques and technologies from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. This interdisciplinary fusion has yielded numerous and diverse findings regarding the brain basis of this syndrome, which are discussed in this volume by leading researchers. Intervention approaches based on such research are presented. The book also calls for research in specific directions, to encourage the field to continue moving into the bold frontier of how the brain reads.


The volume is essential reading for a range of researchers, clinicians, and other professionals interested in reading and reading disability, and also commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Extraordinary Brain Conferences hosted by The Dyslexia Foundation.

Infant Pathways to Language - Methods, Models, and Research Directions (Paperback): John Colombo, Peggy McCardle, Lisa Freund Infant Pathways to Language - Methods, Models, and Research Directions (Paperback)
John Colombo, Peggy McCardle, Lisa Freund
R1,136 Discovery Miles 11 360 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The recent progress in cognitive neuroscience, and the importance of genetic factors and gene-environment interactions in shaping behavioral functions in early childhood, have both underscored the primacy of early experience and development on brain development and function. The contributors to this volume discuss different paradigms and approaches in infant language and cognition, pushing the frontiers of research by innovatively combining methods, introducing new measures, and demonstrating the use of technologies and measurement approaches that can inform the study of word learning and categorization, gaze, attention, gesture, and physiological functions. The volume offers a blend of theories and empirical evidence to support, refute, or modify them. Most chapters examine the link between theory and methodology, and their appearance together in a single volume serves to inform and engage multiple disciplines, to engage everyone to think across disciplines and paradigms, to embrace the integration of creativity and science as the field continues to study in greater depth and with innovative measures and approaches, the infant pathways to language. The volume is essential reading for a wide range of students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in infant cognitive and language development.

Infant Pathways to Language - Methods, Models, and Research Directions (Hardcover): John Colombo, Peggy McCardle, Lisa Freund Infant Pathways to Language - Methods, Models, and Research Directions (Hardcover)
John Colombo, Peggy McCardle, Lisa Freund
R2,823 Discovery Miles 28 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The recent progress in cognitive neuroscience, and the importance of genetic factors and gene-environment interactions in shaping behavioral functions in early childhood, have both underscored the primacy of early experience and development on brain development and function. The contributors to this volume discuss different paradigms and approaches in infant language and cognition, pushing the frontiers of research by innovatively combining methods, introducing new measures, and demonstrating the use of technologies and measurement approaches that can inform the study of word learning and categorization, gaze, attention, gesture, and physiological functions. The volume offers a blend of theories and empirical evidence to support, refute, or modify them. Most chapters examine the link between theory and methodology, and their appearance together in a single volume serves to inform and engage multiple disciplines, to engage everyone to think across disciplines and paradigms, to embrace the integration of creativity and science as the field continues to study in greater depth and with innovative measures and approaches, the infant pathways to language. The volume is essential reading for a wide range of students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in infant cognitive and language development.

How Animals Help Students Learn - Research and Practice for Educators and Mental-Health Professionals (Paperback): Nancy R.... How Animals Help Students Learn - Research and Practice for Educators and Mental-Health Professionals (Paperback)
Nancy R. Gee, Aubrey H Fine, Peggy McCardle
R1,219 Discovery Miles 12 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How Animals Help Students Learn summarizes what we know about the impact of animals in education and synthesizes the thinking of prominent leaders in research and practice. It's a much-needed resource for mental-health and education professionals interested in incorporating animals in school-based environments, one that evaluates the efficacy of existing programs and helps move the field toward evidence-based practice. Experts from around the world provide concrete examples of how animals have been successfully incorporated into classroom settings to achieve the highest level of benefit while also ensuring the health and welfare of the students and animals involved.

Childhood Bilingualism - Research on Infancy through School Age (Paperback): Peggy McCardle, Erika Hoff Childhood Bilingualism - Research on Infancy through School Age (Paperback)
Peggy McCardle, Erika Hoff
R1,089 Discovery Miles 10 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book contains reports of research on bilingualism in infants and children as well as perspectives from those involved in cross-linguistic research on language development, literacy development in bilingual children, and psycholinguistic research on bilingualism in adults. It offers a fresh multidisciplinary perspective and next steps for research on childhood bilingualism.

How Animals Affect Us - Examining the Influences of Human-Animal Interaction on Child Development and Human Health (Hardcover):... How Animals Affect Us - Examining the Influences of Human-Animal Interaction on Child Development and Human Health (Hardcover)
Peggy McCardle, Sandra McCune, James A Griffin, Valerie Maholmes
R1,355 Discovery Miles 13 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From infancy through old age, many people's lives are enriched by the love of a pet. In addition, both volunteer and trained service animals are an increasingly common sight as they participate in hospital, school, and nursing home visitation and therapeutic programs. Yet, there has been little scientific research on the role that pets and therapeutic animals play in our health and development. While animal-assisted therapies appear promising, they often lack solid evidence of effectiveness. More research is therefore needed to understand the effects of human-animal interaction (HAI) and to optimize the value of this interaction. The findings in this volume deepen our understanding of human and animal behavior, including the impact that pets can have on children's development and the efficacy of animal-assisted therapies. This volume first addresses HAI research methodology, including recommended research designs, terminology, and topics for further exploration. It then summarizes the progress of HAI research in child development and human health, including how young children think about animals, links between children's early abuse of animals and later conduct disorders, the association between pet ownership and better health, and whether such health improvements result in health cost savings. The volume ends with a detailed agenda for future research. With its interdisciplinary approach, this book will appeal to a wide range of researchers and practitioners interested in what happens when people meet and engage with animals.

Unraveling Reading Comprehension - Behavioral, Neurobiological and Genetic Components (Hardcover, Adolescents with Dyslexia  ... Unraveling Reading Comprehension - Behavioral, Neurobiological and Genetic Components (Hardcover, Adolescents with Dyslexia ed.)
Brett Miller, Laurie Cutting, Peggy McCardle
R2,395 R1,861 Discovery Miles 18 610 Save R534 (22%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What do we know about reading comprehension-and what do we need to know in order to improve it and help all students become confident readers? This urgently needed research volume is the only cohesive, up-to-date compendium of knowledge about the behavioral, neurobiological, and genetic components of reading comprehension. More than 40 top researchers from multiple disciplines present the latest findings on comprehension, addressing theory and science, effective instruction and intervention, and priorities for future research that will move the field forward. DISCOVER THE LATEST ON:

  • the trajectory of reading skill development
  • causes of comprehension problems during reading
  • ideal characteristics of effective reading comprehension assessments
  • new analytic techniques that examine individual differences in comprehension skills
  • groundbreaking behavioral genetics studies examining reading comprehension
  • distinctions between oral comprehension and reading comprehension
  • how various text types interact with the cognitive and neurobiological profiles of children with varying comprehension abilities
  • interventions for diverse learners who struggle with comprehension
  • intensive interventions for adolescents with dyslexia
The Social Neuroscience of Human-Animal Interaction (Hardcover): Lisa S Freund, Sandra McCune, Layla Esposito, Nancy R. Gee,... The Social Neuroscience of Human-Animal Interaction (Hardcover)
Lisa S Freund, Sandra McCune, Layla Esposito, Nancy R. Gee, Peggy McCardle
R2,366 R2,111 Discovery Miles 21 110 Save R255 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Our relationships with animals, as anyone with a beloved dog or cat knows, can be among the most significant in our lives. But why are we so attached to our pets? What kind of health, developmental, and psychological impacts do animals have on us? And what practical benefits - for animals and humans alike - can be gained from a deeper understanding of human-animal interactions? In this volume, a cross-disciplinary group of authors that includes behavioral psychologists, neuroscientists, geneticists, ethicists and veterinarians seek to understand human-animal interactions by applying research in the neurobiology and genetics that underlie human social functioning. Chapters describe the concepts and methodologies that social neuroscientists use to understand human social relationships, functioning, and the social bases of cognition, and apply these to understanding the role of animals in our lives. Authors present evolutionary and developmental perspectives, and weigh the implications of human-animal interactions research for animal welfare. Clinical applications include animal-assisted therapies for people with disabilities, acute or chronic health conditions, and social or emotional difficulties. Clear and accessible, this book is intended for a broad readership that includes clinicians, teachers, and anyone interested in how and why animals affect us the way they do.

Advances in Reading Intervention - Research to Practice to Research (Paperback): Carol McDonald Connor, Peggy McCardle Advances in Reading Intervention - Research to Practice to Research (Paperback)
Carol McDonald Connor, Peggy McCardle
R1,336 R1,100 Discovery Miles 11 000 Save R236 (18%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This latest volume in the Extraordinary Brain series represents a joint effort between researchers and practitioners to shape the future of early reading intervention by taking stock of the present and making recommendations for the future. Effective early reading intervention depends on research and practice that leads to positive changes in classroom practice and better student reading outcomes. This important volume promotes the valuable “research to practice to research” loop, bringing top experts and practitioners together to examine what we know—and what we need to know—about effective reading and writing intervention. The newest addition to the respected Extraordinary Brain series, this book compiles and expands on critical findings presented at The Dyslexia Foundation’s biannual symposium. More than 35 researchers and practitioners explore the latest on topics relevant to effective reading and writing education, from neurobiology and genetics to specific strategies for translating research into intervention—and learning from the results of these interventions to inform new research. The concluding chapters map out key priorities for future research and innovation. An essential text for teachers, reading specialists, reading researchers, administrators, and students in graduate courses, this volume marks a significant step toward resolving the literacy challenges of young learners. It will also help move the field toward a firmly established “research to practice to research” collaboration among researchers and practitioners. Key topics covered: neurobiological bases of word recognition and comprehension how behavioral genetics can inform education translating and applying research to the classroom designing and interpreting the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) the correlation between rapid automatized naming (RAN) speed and reading development the impact of eye movement research on our understanding of skilled reading reading development and difficulties among English Language Learners dialect variation in African American children the writing challenges of children with dyslexia and Language Learning Difficulty (LLD) developing research ideas from classroom and school experiences specific considerations for the field as it progresses and develops and more

Reading Research in Action - A Teacher's Guide for Student Success (Paperback, Teacher's Guide ed.): Peggy McCardle,... Reading Research in Action - A Teacher's Guide for Student Success (Paperback, Teacher's Guide ed.)
Peggy McCardle, Vinita Chhabra, Barbara A. Kapinus
R1,288 Discovery Miles 12 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Teachers asked for it: a practical, no-nonsense book that shows them how to use scientifically based reading research (SBRR) in their everyday classroom instruction and improve their students' literacy outcomes. Now, the SBRR guide every reading teacher wants is here - straight from the experts behind the bestselling ""Voice of Evidence in Reading Research"".Peggy McCardle and Vinita Chhabra team with researcher and veteran educator Barbara Kapinus of the National Education Association. Inspired by questions from real teachers, the authors give K-8 educators clear and immediately useful answers about reading research and what it says about the elements of effective instruction: What is SBRR, and why should I use it in my classroom? What does research say about teaching each component of reading-vocabulary, alphabetics, fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing? Why is Response to Intervention so important, and how can I put it to work? How can I get students engaged and motivated to read? What are the best classroom assessment methods? And, what does good professional development look like.Answers to these critical questions come complete with simple, straightforward explanations of research and brief, applicable vignettes that demonstrate how to work research-based practices into classroom reading instruction. A user-friendly guide that's truly responsive to teachers' needs, this must-have book will help educators see all the benefits of instruction based on research - and use it skillfully in today's classrooms to make all their students better readers.

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