NCTQ regularly convenes reading experts — researchers, teacher educators, and experienced elementary educators — to review both textbooks and educational resources, such as journal articles or instructional videos, used by teacher preparation programs in their required reading coursework. These experts examine how well each material aligns with scientifically based reading instruction, a science rooted in 60+ years of research on what makes for the most effective methods to teach young students to read. Show
See our methodology behind the reviewNCTQ regularly convenes reading experts to conduct a thorough review of textbooks and educational materials used to teach aspiring teachers how to teach reading. These experts examine how well these materials adhere to scientifically based reading instruction, which is rooted in 60+ years of research on what makes for the most effective reading instruction. The 2 types of materialsExperts classify each material under two designations — textbook for traditional textbooks designed for teacher preparation, or resource for additional materials, such as instructional videos, journal articles, blog posts, etc. that are used in addition to or in lieu of textbooks.
The 5 critical componentsExperts evaluate how well each material covers the five critical components of reading: phoneme (or phonological) awareness, phonics (decoding, word analysis, word study), reading fluency, vocabulary (language development), and comprehension. Coverage of these components should be rooted in contemporary research.
The 3 learner populationsIn addition to identifying whether materials cover the 5 critical components, experts determine if, and how well, a material supports teaching a range of learners: struggling readers, English language learners, and students who speak language varieties other than mainstream English. Coverage of these components should be rooted in contemporary research.
The 3 ratingsTo rate each item, the expert reviewer determines if the material defines and presents each component rooted in contemporary research. Acceptable texts cover components comprehensively, providing future teachers with an accurate, research-based understanding of what the component is, how to assess acquisition of the component, and how to teach the component using acceptable proven teaching methods. Comprehensive texts must contain this information for all five components, and some are categorized as Exemplary based on their level of quality and inclusion of information related to assessment. Unacceptable texts present inaccurate or unscientific information about the component definitions, how to assess acquisition of the component, and/or how to teach one or more components.
The 3 classificationsMaterials are grouped by the evaluators into classifications according to the breadth of their content, which is determined based on the presence of the key components within the material. Comprehensive materials cover a broad spectrum of reading instruction subjects and content, and intend to cover all five components. Specialized materials address a specific reading component or a combination of reading components, but not all five. Synopsis materials provide summary information on one or more reading components, which alone are not appropriate to cover the depth of information required.
Learn about the team of expert reviewersThe team of independent expert reviewers are committed experts with a diverse array of experiences as professors, educators, consultants, and authors in the field of reading. Textbook EvaluatorsDr. Staci BainBoard Member, International Dyslexia Association President, The Reading League Washington Marie DembowskiAdjunct Professor and Reading Consultant School of Education and the Center for Dyslexia Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University Liz KennyAdjunct Professor Fairleigh Dickinson University Ashley NicholsInstructional Coach and Board Member The Reading League Georgia Jamey PeavlerCo-Director and Instructor Reading Science Graduate Program at Mount St. Joseph University Julie ShirerInstructional Facilitator Cleveland City Schools Review Editors Top rated Exemplary MaterialsThe evaluation has identified the following exemplary materials as recommended for use due to comprehensive coverage of all five components - as well as covering assessments. Who are Michael Lewis & Jimmie Hill?The authors, Michael Lewis and Jimmie Hill, are experienced English teachers and teacher trainers who have traveled extensively lecturing on language and methodology. The two authors are also the co-founders of Language Teaching Publications, the publisher of this book. Are Lewis & Hill grammarians?There are twenty-nine basic principles in the first part of Both Lewis and Hill are grammarians, and, as such, cannot resist including a chapter at the end of Practical Techniques for Language Teaching will hope that Lewis and Hill have something to offer on this topic in the future. What are the guiding principles of language teaching?In these circumstances there are two guiding principles which shouldinfluence your decisions: that language teaching is only an aid to languagelearning, and that it is those things which help the students to improve whichare of particular importance; and secondly that language is first and foremost communication. What is the role of textbook writers and teachers?It is the job of textbook writers and teachers to try to drawattention to helpful patterns and, in the modem classroom in which thestudent is involved in his own learning, to help the student to discover thepatterns for himself. How do you become a star teacher?Engaging. Making sure that your students are paying attention can be very difficult, but it is essential that pupils are engaged with your lessons. Teachers can engage their students by having creative lessons and finding ways to get their students to learn in ways that meet their needs. How can I be a good English teacher book?10 Best Books To Teach English To Beginners. Action in E.S.L. teaching.. Learning Another Language Through Actions by James J. ... . TEFL flashcard games for young learners by Chris Morgan. ... . The Practice of English Language Teaching by Jeremy Harmer.. Easy TEFL guide to teaching English as a Foreign Language by T.S. Seifert.. What do effective teachers do differently?Good teachers set themselves and their pupils aspirational targets and have belief, confidence and a clear vision of where they are heading – both for the immediate future and the longer term. Students who have experienced what they consider a “great” teacher will often use the word “inspiring”. |
