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Effective Grouping for Literacy Instruction
Greta K. Nagel, California State University, Long Beach

ISBN-10: 0205309208
ISBN-13: 9780205309207

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper; 243 pp
Published: 12/19/2000
Status: Out of Print

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This text provides practical ideas for educators who struggle with meeting the diverse needs of children in today's classrooms.

Educators often struggle to design groups that “work” — with members who cooperate, work productively, and make academic progress. This text provides answers to teachers' questions using a research-based Knowledge, Power, and Affection conceptual model represented by a graphic organizer. Readers will use this cognitive framework to understand the key factors that affect group success for both small groups and the class as a whole. This useful book links theory to practice through clear, readable language and a rich collection of examples, vignettes, and activities.

Engaging writing style helps to maintain student's interest.

Vignettes throughout the text give insight into classroom applications and bring theory into practice.

Practical ideas for effective groups are presented throughout.

Chapter introductions present a concise overview of material and highlight key concepts within each chapter.

Appendixes share useful, reproducible charts and ideas including “Personal Best” activities.

Preface.

I.LEARNING ABOUT KPA.

1.The Search for Successful Groups.

2.What Is KPA?

3.Circumstances That Promote Knowledge.

4.Circumstances That Promote Power.

5.Circumstances That Promote Affection.

6.KPA in Action.

II.LEARNING ABOUT GROUPS.

7.Group Dynamics.

8.Research about Ability Grouping.

9.Group Size.

III.CREATING A KPA COMMUNITY.

10.Answers to Questions That Teachers Commonly Ask about Groups.

11.Building Knowledge (K).

12.Building Power (P).

13.Building Affection (A).

14.Moving Forward.

Appendixes: Useful Reproducible Charts and Ideas.

Appendix A: Ways in Which Students May Be Grouped for Language Arts.

Appendix B: The KPA Model.

Appendix C: Goals for Teaching.

Appendix D: Characteristics of “Low” and “High” Groups.

Appendix E: Lesson Planning.

Appendix F: Three Levels of Interdependence.

Appendix G: Using a Class Sociogram.

Appendix H: Literacy Activities for a Democratic Classroom.

Appendix I: Strategies for Multicultural Teaching, A-Z.

Appendix J: Flanders Interaction Analysis — Categories to Consider.

Appendix K: Five Rules for Group Discussion.

Appendix L: Ways to Promote Vocabulary Growth for Reluctant Readers.

Appendix M: Advice to a Dialogue Journalist.

Appendix N: Caring for Kids.

Glossary.

References.

Index.

Reading Methods (Supplementary) [SUPPLEMENTS] (Reading & Literacy)

Author Bios

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