Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Education Review Publishes Brief Reviews for June 2006
A message from Gene V Glass (glass@ASU.EDU) to EDREV@ASU.EDU
Education Review is an open access all-electronic journal of book reviews residing at http://edrev.asu.edu.
Education Review publishes brief reviews of new books monthly, and has just published brief reviews for June 2006.
These reviews can be accessed directly at http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/index.html
The books reviewed and their reviewers are as follows:
Adler, Mary & Rougle, Eija (2005). Building Literacy Through Classroom Discussion: Research-Based Strategies for Developing Critical Readers and Thoughtful Writers in Middle School. New York: Scholastic. Reviewed by Seth J. Batiste, University of Houston.
Allen, Jennifer (2006). Becoming a Literacy Leader: Supporting Learning and Change. Portland, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers. Reviewed by Joan M. Taylor, University of Nevada, Reno.
Bhagat, Chetan (2004). Five Point Someone – What Not To Do at IIT!(Indian Institute of Technology) New Delhi: Rupa & Co. Reviewed by Rajnandan Patnaik, ICFAI Business School, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, India.
Burke, Peter J. & Krey, Robert D. (2005). Supervision: A Guide to Instructional Leadership. Second edition.
Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Reviewed by David E. Lee, Educational Leadership and Research, University of Southern Mississippi.
Capuzzi, David & Stauffer, Mark D., Editors (2006) Career Counseling: Foundations, Perspectives, and Applications. Boston: Pearson. Reviewed by M. Jeanne Reid, The Ohio State University.
Coil, Carolyn (2005). Teaching Tools for the 21st Century. Third Revised Expanded Edition. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning. Reviewed by Ya-Hui Kuo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of English, Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Coil, Carolyn (2005). Standards-Based Activities and Assessments for the Differentiated Classroom. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning. Reviewed by Anita Iaquinta, Robert Morris University.
Cook-Sather, Alison (2006). Education is Translation: A Metaphor for Change in Learning and Teaching. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. Reviewed by Margaret Smith Crocco, Teachers College, Columbia University
Hollingsworth, Patricia & Lewis, Gina (2006). Active Learning: Increasing Flow in the Classroom. Carmarthen, Wales: Crown House. Reviewed by Marcy Zipke, The Graduate Center, CUNY.
Lenburg, Jeff (2005). The Facts on File Guide to Research. New York: Facts on File, Inc. Reviewed by Cindy Sikkenga, University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Levinson, Edward M., Editor (2004). Transition from School to Post-School Life for Individuals with Disabilities: Assessment from an Educational and School Psychological Perspective. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Reviewed by Billy M. Rhodes, Brevard Achievement Center, Rockledge, Florida
McDermott, Irene (2006). The Librarian’s Internet Survival Guide. Second Edition. Medford, NJ: Information Today. Reviewed by Patrick Newell, University of California-Davis.
McGee, Lea M. & Morrow, Lesley M. (2005). Teaching Literacy in Kindergarten. New York: Guilford Press. Reviewed by Christine Wiggins, University of Utah
Muldaur, Sheila (2004). Genre Assessments of Poetry and Plays. Proficient Reader Record Series. Katonah, NY: Richard C. Owen Publishers. Reviewed by Reviewed by Jong- Chae Kim, Florida State University.
Ong, Lance O. (2004). From F to Phi Beta Kappa: Supercharge Your Study Skills. San Francisco, CA: Chromisphere Press. Reviewed by Betty G. Hubschman, Barry University.
Raider-Roth, Miriam B. (2005). Trusting What You Know: The High Stakes of Classroom Relationships. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Reviewed by Harriet R. MacLean, Walter T. Helms Middle School, San Pablo, California.
Sloan, Megan S. (2005). Trait- Based Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing in Grades 2-4. New York: Scholastic.
Reviewed by Stephanie White, Christchurch College of Education, N.Z.
Smith, Michael W. & Wilhelm, Jeffrey D. (2006). Going With the Flow: How to Engage Boys (and Girls) in Their Literacy Learning. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Reviewed by Julie Gorlewski, University at Buffalo.
Sullivan, Jane & Madden, Midge (2004). Teaching the Elements of Powerful Writing Using Great Fiction and Nonfiction Models: 15 Motivating Lessons That Teach Focus, Sequencing, Structure, Word Choice, Elaboration, and More, Grades 3-5. New York: Scholastic. Reviewed by Scott W. Norman, Florida State University.
Tippeconnic Fox, Mary Jo; Lowe, Shelly C. & McClellan, George S., Editors (2005). Serving Native American Students. New Directions for Student Services, No. 109. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass . Reviewed by Michael W. Simpson, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Wilson, Lorraine (2006). Writing to Live: How to Teach Writing for Today’s World. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Reviewed by Patricia H. Hinchey, Pennsylvania State University
Wood, Karen & Mraz, Maryann (2005). Teaching Literacy in Sixth Grade. New York: Guilford Press. Reviewed by Carol J. Delaney, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
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Kate Corby, Brief Reviews Editor
Gene V Glass, Editor
Gustavo Fischman, Editor for Spanish & Portuguese
Tags: Education Review, AERA, small schools, rural, education
Education Review is an open access all-electronic journal of book reviews residing at http://edrev.asu.edu.
Education Review publishes brief reviews of new books monthly, and has just published brief reviews for June 2006.
These reviews can be accessed directly at http://edrev.asu.edu/brief/index.html
The books reviewed and their reviewers are as follows:
Adler, Mary & Rougle, Eija (2005). Building Literacy Through Classroom Discussion: Research-Based Strategies for Developing Critical Readers and Thoughtful Writers in Middle School. New York: Scholastic. Reviewed by Seth J. Batiste, University of Houston.
Allen, Jennifer (2006). Becoming a Literacy Leader: Supporting Learning and Change. Portland, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers. Reviewed by Joan M. Taylor, University of Nevada, Reno.
Bhagat, Chetan (2004). Five Point Someone – What Not To Do at IIT!(Indian Institute of Technology) New Delhi: Rupa & Co. Reviewed by Rajnandan Patnaik, ICFAI Business School, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, India.
Burke, Peter J. & Krey, Robert D. (2005). Supervision: A Guide to Instructional Leadership. Second edition.
Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Reviewed by David E. Lee, Educational Leadership and Research, University of Southern Mississippi.
Capuzzi, David & Stauffer, Mark D., Editors (2006) Career Counseling: Foundations, Perspectives, and Applications. Boston: Pearson. Reviewed by M. Jeanne Reid, The Ohio State University.
Coil, Carolyn (2005). Teaching Tools for the 21st Century. Third Revised Expanded Edition. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning. Reviewed by Ya-Hui Kuo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of English, Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Coil, Carolyn (2005). Standards-Based Activities and Assessments for the Differentiated Classroom. Marion, IL: Pieces of Learning. Reviewed by Anita Iaquinta, Robert Morris University.
Cook-Sather, Alison (2006). Education is Translation: A Metaphor for Change in Learning and Teaching. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. Reviewed by Margaret Smith Crocco, Teachers College, Columbia University
Hollingsworth, Patricia & Lewis, Gina (2006). Active Learning: Increasing Flow in the Classroom. Carmarthen, Wales: Crown House. Reviewed by Marcy Zipke, The Graduate Center, CUNY.
Lenburg, Jeff (2005). The Facts on File Guide to Research. New York: Facts on File, Inc. Reviewed by Cindy Sikkenga, University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Levinson, Edward M., Editor (2004). Transition from School to Post-School Life for Individuals with Disabilities: Assessment from an Educational and School Psychological Perspective. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Reviewed by Billy M. Rhodes, Brevard Achievement Center, Rockledge, Florida
McDermott, Irene (2006). The Librarian’s Internet Survival Guide. Second Edition. Medford, NJ: Information Today. Reviewed by Patrick Newell, University of California-Davis.
McGee, Lea M. & Morrow, Lesley M. (2005). Teaching Literacy in Kindergarten. New York: Guilford Press. Reviewed by Christine Wiggins, University of Utah
Muldaur, Sheila (2004). Genre Assessments of Poetry and Plays. Proficient Reader Record Series. Katonah, NY: Richard C. Owen Publishers. Reviewed by Reviewed by Jong- Chae Kim, Florida State University.
Ong, Lance O. (2004). From F to Phi Beta Kappa: Supercharge Your Study Skills. San Francisco, CA: Chromisphere Press. Reviewed by Betty G. Hubschman, Barry University.
Raider-Roth, Miriam B. (2005). Trusting What You Know: The High Stakes of Classroom Relationships. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Reviewed by Harriet R. MacLean, Walter T. Helms Middle School, San Pablo, California.
Sloan, Megan S. (2005). Trait- Based Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing in Grades 2-4. New York: Scholastic.
Reviewed by Stephanie White, Christchurch College of Education, N.Z.
Smith, Michael W. & Wilhelm, Jeffrey D. (2006). Going With the Flow: How to Engage Boys (and Girls) in Their Literacy Learning. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Reviewed by Julie Gorlewski, University at Buffalo.
Sullivan, Jane & Madden, Midge (2004). Teaching the Elements of Powerful Writing Using Great Fiction and Nonfiction Models: 15 Motivating Lessons That Teach Focus, Sequencing, Structure, Word Choice, Elaboration, and More, Grades 3-5. New York: Scholastic. Reviewed by Scott W. Norman, Florida State University.
Tippeconnic Fox, Mary Jo; Lowe, Shelly C. & McClellan, George S., Editors (2005). Serving Native American Students. New Directions for Student Services, No. 109. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass . Reviewed by Michael W. Simpson, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Wilson, Lorraine (2006). Writing to Live: How to Teach Writing for Today’s World. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Reviewed by Patricia H. Hinchey, Pennsylvania State University
Wood, Karen & Mraz, Maryann (2005). Teaching Literacy in Sixth Grade. New York: Guilford Press. Reviewed by Carol J. Delaney, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
_____________________________________________________
Kate Corby, Brief Reviews Editor
Gene V Glass, Editor
Gustavo Fischman, Editor for Spanish & Portuguese
Tags: Education Review, AERA, small schools, rural, education
