How can teachers nurture in students the literacy skills that foster a sense of competence and enthusiasm?
All students need to feel good about who they are, their capabilities, and potential. Many adolescents, however, may suffer from insecurities about their ability to grasp and comprehend ideas, particularly when it involves reading. In this practical guide, the authors present a unique framework of research-based strategies for building reading self-efficacy by focusing on four important concepts: confidence, independence, metacognition, and stamina. Building Reading Confidence in Adolescents offers real classroom scenarios that help instructors develop more proficient readers in Grades 612. Ideal for all types of classrooms — from urban centers to rural settings — this book helps teachers explore critical elements such as: • Creating classroom conditions and practices to support learner success • Identifying individual student strengths and challenges with written/visual materials • Linking the cognitive and affective domains to build students’ skills • Developing positive teacher-stud
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