The best way to understand text is to think and talk about it. This NEW professional guide defines what purposeful talk is, why it is important, and how it increases comprehension. Students will be empowered to have meaningful discussions about texts as they implement the effective strategies modeled in this book. Research-based strategies promote building meaningful conversations with students Model lessons from real classrooms demonstrate how to utilize these effective approaches to get students thinking and talking about text Support is provided for teachers to design lessons and think through essential instructional elements that will ensure successful implementation and gradually release responsibility to students

This text seeks to move beyond the limitations of "critical pedagogy" in modern education, drawing on perspectives such as poststructuralism, postmodernism, cultural studies and feminism and seeks to offer positive alternatives.

Perfect for new teachers and pre-service educators, this resource provides up-to-date, research-based theory and practical applications to help teachers effectively develop ways to teach English language learners through a deeper understanding of these students' needs. Featuring best practices based on solid research and proven methodology, this indispensable resource is packed with background information, underlying principles, and ideas-making it ideal for staff development sessions.

Cutting across the fields of psychology, management, education, counseling, social work, and sociology, The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring reveals an innovative, multi–disciplinary approach to the practice and theory of mentoring.