
Metacognition in Literacy Learning: Theory, Assessment, Instruction, and Professional Development / Edition 1
ISBN-13: 9780805852301 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 06/17/2005 Edition description: New Edition Pages: 462 Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) This volume provides the first comprehensive, research-based examination of metacognition in literacy learning. Bringing together research findings from reading, linguistics, psychology, and education, it is logically organized as follows: Part I provides the theoretical foundation that supports the teaching of metacognition; Parts II and III provide new methods for metacognitive assessment and instruction in literacy contexts at all grade levels; and Part IV provides new information on integrating metacognition into professional development programs.Key features include:*Chapter Structure. Teacher reflections at the beginning of each chapter illustrate teacher thinking about the chapter topic and metacognitive connections at the end of each chapter link its content with that of the preceding and following chapters.