Barbara Walker

This text provides a tool for teachers to understand various instructional frameworks underlying diagnostic teaching techniques. It is designed as a supplement in the diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties and is suitable for a clinical practicum. A highlight of the text is the rich collection of over 60 teaching strategies, drawn from multiple perspectives, to use with all types of children based on their individual needs (From the publisher).

This book provides a tool for teachers to understand various instructional frameworks underlying diagnostic teaching techniques. Presents new techniques for decoding and identifying words within a balanced framework. Highlights how diagnostic teaching assessments are conducted with beginning readers.

This handbook is designed to provide volunteer tutors with specific hands-on information about the tutoring process. Tutors will learn how to get students excited about learning to read, how to structure and implement tutoring sessions, and how to keep records and evaluate both students and themselves.