Video – An Author Guided Peek Inside the Book
In this video we walk you through the structure of the book, helping you understand it’s intentional design, which will make your reading and/or book club experience more meaningful.
Shifting the Balance Podcast Series
In this podcast series we share a bit about the journey that led us to write Shifting the Balance, address misconceptions that have discouraged educators from incorporating the science of reading into the balanced literacy classroom, and encourage courageous actions toward brighter outcomes for students, beginning wherever you are.
Shifting the Balance Study Guide
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About the book
In Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom, authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates address this tension as a critical opportunity to look closely at the research, reevaluate current practices, and embrace new possibilities for an even stronger enactment of balanced literacy.
Meet the authors
Dr. Jan Burkins was an elementary classroom teacher for seven years and a literacy coach for seven years. She has worked as a part-time assistant professor, a district literacy leader, and is currently a fulltime writer and consultant.
Read the transcript
Dan: Congratulations, Jan and Kari on the new book. From the time that we announced it back in December, I think, the book has generated a lot of anticipation and enthusiasm.
Description
The current emphasis on the body of research known as the Science of Reading has renewed what some refer to as the reading wars and raised challenging questions for balanced literacy teachers about the best way to teach reading.
About the Author (s)
Dr. Jan Burkins was an elementary classroom teacher for seven years and a literacy coach for seven years. She has worked as a part-time assistant professor, a district literacy leader, and is currently a fulltime writer and consultant.
Table of Contents
Misunderstanding 2: When they are problem solving, children should fist ask "What would make sense?"
Reviews
Finally, a book that has the power to stop the literacy pendulum swings! . Burkins and Yates skillfully explore ‘balanced literacy’ and ‘the science of reading’ to find the sweet spots where they overlap, connect, and actually complement one another.
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From the Publisher
Stenhouse provides quality professional learning resources by teachers, for teachers. All of Stenhouse’s resources, ranging from literacy and math instruction to classroom practice, are grounded in a philosophy of education that respects both teacher and learner.
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