Dan Donlan – författare

Originally published in 1989 (the second edition), Reading and Learning from Text tackles challenges in reading instruction by delivering research-based solutions for teaching students to read and learn effectively from text across all content areas. The authors identify key problems facing educators: evolving school environments, teacher attitudes toward reading instruction, and diverse student abilities in text comprehension.The book presents three powerful solutions: foundational knowledge of reading theories and research, a proven instructional model for developing text-learning skills, and a complete blueprint for schoolwide implementation. It encompasses single-text and multiple-text strategies, content-specific applications for English, social studies, science, and mathematics, plus integrated approaches to discussion, writing, and listening skills.The authors outline a systematic process that transforms students into independent learners, progressing from teacher-directed instruction to student internalization of strategies. Special emphasis is placed on developing schoolwide programs under administrative leadership, including in-service training components that ensure all teachers can effectively support text-based learning across disciplines. This volume serves as an essential resource for students and researchers of education.

Originally published in 1989 (the second edition), Reading and Learning from Text tackles challenges in reading instruction by delivering research-based solutions for teaching students to read and learn effectively from text across all content areas. The authors identify key problems facing educators: evolving school environments, teacher attitudes toward reading instruction, and diverse student abilities in text comprehension.The book presents three powerful solutions: foundational knowledge of reading theories and research, a proven instructional model for developing text-learning skills, and a complete blueprint for schoolwide implementation. It encompasses single-text and multiple-text strategies, content-specific applications for English, social studies, science, and mathematics, plus integrated approaches to discussion, writing, and listening skills.The authors outline a systematic process that transforms students into independent learners, progressing from teacher-directed instruction to student internalization of strategies. Special emphasis is placed on developing schoolwide programs under administrative leadership, including in-service training components that ensure all teachers can effectively support text-based learning across disciplines. This volume serves as an essential resource for students and researchers of education.