Book description
Supported Literacy for Adolescents
, written by nationally recognized experts, introduces an innovative and
field-tested instructional framework for preparing secondary students to
succeed academically in a fast-changing and globally networked world.
Filled with examples from science, history, literature, and special
education classrooms, the book shows how teachers can enable diverse
students, including under-performers, to develop critical thinking and
other essential competencies along with the "multi-literacy"
tools needed to engage in twenty-first century content learning.
Catherine Cobb Morocco, Ed. D., is associate director and senior
scientist at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC).
Cynthia Mata
Aguilar, M. A., is a senior project director and adolescent literacy
specialist at EDC.
Carol J. Bershad, M. S., is an independent consultant in science,
literacy, curriculum, and professional development. The book is
co-published with Education Development Center (EDC) in Newton,
Massachusetts (www. edc. org).
